by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
The ashes we’ll wear tomorrow will be an outward sign of penance and contrition. As an outward sign during Lent online, I created a graphic to replace my Facebook and Google+ profile pictures with. I’d love to see other people use this as well—let’s create awareness...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
If “metanonia” literally means “change your way of thinking”, here are some resources to help us think about changes we need to make. Pope Benedict XVI’s Lenten Message The Three practices of Lent – Fr. Robert Barron Online Lenten retreats gather seekers for...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Living the Days of Lent 2013 edited by Ellen Dauwer, SC and Mary McCormick, SC. A short meditation for each day of the season of Lent, with illustrations and detachable pages that can be posted for convenient reflection reminders. It is available on Barnes and Noble...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Looking for a quick way to explain Ash Wednesday to your friends? Look no further than Busted Halo’s® two-minute video that describes the day which begins the season of Lent, and why Catholics and many Christians receive ashes on their foreheads. First released for...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Carolyn Woo, President & CEO Catholic Relief Services… “What are you giving up for Lent?” This is a question we ask each other as Ash Wednesday approaches. A slightly different question that I like to ask myself is, “What are you going to...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Guest post – The Good Kind of Hit and Run (or Spiritual Lessons from NCIS) OK, I admit that I watch (at least when I’m home and not otherwise occupied) NCIS. While I have no particular interest in military criminal investigations, I enjoy the camaraderie and...
