It is finished. Who can bear to look upon the bloodied cross where Jesus hung without shame or sorrowful grief, disbelief or reverent awe? The cross brings us face to face with Jesus’ suffering. He […]
Tag: Lent
Monday Meditation: The Best Investment In Your Life Calls Out
What’s the best investment you can make with your life? The gospel presents us with a paradox: we lose what we keep, and we gain what we give away. When we lose our lives for […]
History® ‘Jesus: His Life’ Premieres With Eight-Episode Event
The History® Channel is continuing their tradition of faith based programming during Lent season. This year they will broadcast an eight-episode event “Jesus: His Life” explores the story of Jesus Christ through a unique lens: […]
Pope Francis responds Activist’s Plea to Go Vegan for Lent
As we begin the first day of Lent, 12-year-old climate change campaigner Genesis Butler has received a response from Pope Francis regarding her plea for him to try vegan for Lent as part of the […]
Ash Wednesday Explained in Simple English
Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar. Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday, […]
New Trilogy of Christian Novels Destined To Be Ideal Reading for Lent
Christian readers searching for an inspired choice for a book discussion group or their own Holy Week reading may want to consider a trilogy of critically acclaimed historical novels by author Barry Connolly. The series […]
Thursday Morning Meditation: Jonathan McReynolds ‘Not Lucky, I’m Loved’
So I don’t thank, my lucky stars / But that’s not where, my blessings are No they come from, the Father’s heart Not the sky, not chance, but truth is I’m not lucky, I’m loved […]
#PressPlay On #LENT Week 3 Playlist
This week’s journey of Lent should be about getting up and going on. March 4- Need To Breathe ‘Hard Love’ March 5- Mandisa ‘Unfinished’ March 6- Jonny Diaz ‘Joy’ March 7- Mercy Me ‘Even If’ […]
Press Play #Lent First Week Playlist
This first full week we reflect on our spiritual shortcomings. More time given to prayer during Lent should draw us closer to the Lord. We might pray especially for the grace to live out our […]
