We are now in the season known to Roman Catholics as Advent. I had never heard of Advent until I went to live in Munich, Germany, where I was told that Advent is a celebration of Christ’s second coming. His … Continue reading →
Grace and peace, Saints. Today is Day Seven of the Forty-Day Roman Catholic celebration of Lent, and, as promised, we continue with our essay “What Is Lent?” According to A Practical Catholic Dictionary, Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, ushers in … Continue reading →
Grace and peace. Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Roman Catholic celebration of Lent. A Practical Catholic Dictionary defines Lent as: “The period of forty days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday during which by prayer … Continue reading →
