February 2026
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Why do we continue to sin, even after we’ve renounced it in the sacrament of reconciliation? Brant Pitre (2021; chapter six) writes that it is because of humanity’s disordered desire for pleasure, possessions, and pride. These temptations are the root of all sin and were used by the Evil One against Adam and Eve, against…
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As we begin this Lenten season, in addition to giving up something, we should also consider doing something that honors this Holy season. The St. Paul Center argues that although almsgiving is the most neglected pillar of Lent, it is better than prayer and fasting, because it is prayer and involves fasting. Almsgiving is prayer…
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From Brant Pitre’s book “Introduction to the Spiritual Life,” chapters 1-3. Have you ever thought much about how you pray? Until not long ago I thought prayer was either 1) saying prayers at mass along with my fellow parishioners. or 2) saying prayers privately in my mind. Dr. Pitre explains that there are three types…
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From Pope Benedict’s book “Jesus of Nazareth, Part Two,” chapter nine. Pope Benedict XVI writes that Jesus’ Resurrection is the very foundation of our faith, and that “whether Jesus merely was or whether he also is depends on the Resurrection.” But what exactly is the Resurrection of Jesus? Jesus’ followers were perplexed at his return. …