How important is the Resurrection in the totality of our faith as Christians? So fundamentally important is it that St. Paul tells us in his first letter to the Corinthians (15:17) that “…if Christ has not been raised, your faith is vain.” Indeed, all four Evangelists describe the death and resurrection of the Lord in…
“Excuse me sir, but you have a spot on your forehead.” “I know,” I said. “It’s Ash Wednesday.” The response came back immediately, “Oh, that’s right. Sorry, I forgot.” That little scenario has happened to me on a couple of occasions over time, hopefully reminding one more person of the need to “Repent and believe…
Ash Wednesday is soon approaching on March 2, marking the beginning of 2022’s Lenten season. It is one of the most attended masses of the year, with millions of Christians from all over the world receiving a holy black cross on their foreheads. Unless you know the meaning behind this religious ritual, it could be…