Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 2, 2026.

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Few islanders still observe Lent, but they cling to a tradition once seen as defying the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church. Quebec DisPatch Few islanders still observe Lent, but they cling to a ...

Easter is nearly here. While that may mean candy and Easter bunnies for most, it means something entirely different in the Catholic church. For faithful observers, the spring season is marked by Lent, ...

Easter never lands on the same date two years in a row. It can shift by more than a month, reshaping the entire spring calendar. Wondering if it's late or early this year? Here's what to know about ...

We are on day 27 of the 40-day lenten season 2026. Here's what to know about eating eggs, what day lent ends, Holy Week, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and other dates to know. Unlike other annual ...

The entire purpose of Lent, now past the halfway mark, is to prepare us for the glory of Easter and its revelation of the destiny that God first intended for humanity “in the beginning” (Genesis 1:1): ...

A Reflection for the Thursday of the Third Week of Lent If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Ps 95:7-8). Find today’s readings here. It is hard to make it too far in this world without ...

A Reflection for Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent In the German city I live in, the pre-Lent celebrations of Karneval are legendary. Think Mardi Gras in New Orleans, but an entire week long and with ...

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has called on Nigerians to use Ramadan and the Lenten period as a time for repentance, moral reflection, and the restoration of family values.

The universe is 13.8 billion years old. The Earth is 4.54 billion years old. Traditional evolutionary theory places human beings (homo sapiens) as having appeared on the scene 100,000 to 200,000 years ...

Why do so many Catholics “give things up” for Lent? Take a moment to reflect upon the goals that you might have set for yourself 12 days ago on Ash Wednesday. Maybe you decided to give something up to ...