"(Lent) is a period of spiritual 'combat' which we must experience alongside Jesus, not with pride and presumption, but using the arms of faith: prayer, listening to the word of God and penance. In this way we will be able to celebrate Easter in truth, ready to renew the promises of our Baptism."

-Pope Benedict XVI

Saint Catharine of Bologna

Pray and Sacrifice for Bishop Robert J. Coyle, Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre

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Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice With White Sauce, by Caroline Russock at Serious Eats

The Most Wonderful Day of the Year, by David Deavel at Amac

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‘God Forbid!’: The Strange Refusal of Some Christians to Embrace Suffering, by Sara Perla at OSV