Lent: A Time for Conversion

Prayer. Fasting. Almsgiving. The Church places these three practices before us every Lent not as some random suggestion, but as a way of reorienting our hearts. They’re meant to help us turn back to God, to clear away what distracts us, and to make room for Him to work more deeply in our lives. Prayer…

Removing the Soul’s Smudge

Have you ever had a smudge on your face that really leaves a mark, like a smear of lipstick or marker from one of your children’s masterpieces? No matter how many times you wipe it away, it seems to just stay there. Even if you think it's gone, it leaves a trace – a reminder…