“How is it possible to embark on a mission that will bring with it so much suffering and humiliation? This is unthinkable for one seeking power, but this is embraced by one who loves, or rather, who is Love himself.” –Father Richard Veras, “May Love Lead Us Through Lent,” February 26th, First Sunday of […]

Last week may have been “Holy Week,” but this week—the Octave of Easter—is perhaps even holier.  It struck me only midway through the week that this time deserves some reflection, as well. I love the incredible depth of the liturgical calendar.  The transition from Lent to Easter is one of the greatest examples.  Easter isn’t […]

“Our freely chosen penances for Lent by now have begun to grow into virtues within us.  As the Catechism reminds us: ‘Human virtues are firm attitudes, stable dispositions, habitual perfections of intellect and will that govern our actions, order our passions, and guide our conduct according to reason and faith’ (Catechism of the Catholic Church […]