Responsorial Psalm Psalm 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40
Gospel Mark 7:24-30
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Table of Contents: Things to Give Up for Lent When Ash Wednesday draws near, Catholics and other Christians seem to fall into two distinct groups when it comes to what to give up for Lent. The first...
Along with prayer and almsgiving, fasting is one of the three pillars of Lent. In a message for Lent in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI described these as “specific tasks that accompany the faithful...
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In a bid to stop members of a breakaway traditionalist society from incurring excommunications through the illicit ordination of new bishops, the Vatican has offered a path forward based on...
A new exhibition in Rome is celebrating one of the most important patron-artist relationships in European history, one that propelled a young prodigy named Gian Lorenzo Bernini into a towering figure...
In Spanish-language remarks to pilgrims and tourists present in the Paul VI Hall for his weekly General Audience on Wednesday morning, the pontiff said he commends “the victims and all those affected...
Spiritual reading is an excellent way to grow during Lent, but knowing where to start can be difficult. Here are some of the Lent books our team at Catholic-Link has found worth reading during this...
Triumph of the Heart “In the harrowing confines of Auschwitz’s starvation cell, Catholic priest St. Maximilian Kolbe volunteers to die in place of another prisoner, joining nine others condemned by...
Kenny Loggins’ contributions to movie soundtracks, highlighted by his Academy Award nomination for “Footloose” in 1985, may be what keeps his music still alive today. But a song that he released...
It is common to enter dry spells in one’s marriage. Those warm and fuzzy feelings during the honeymoon phase sometimes come and go, affected by hormones, fatigue, and various stages of life. Even...
When you first meet someone, you’re curious to know them. You want to know how old they are, where they grew up, what they currently do, their best memories, etc. Perhaps, they’ll share with us...
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Actor James Van Der Beek attends a concert in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 21, 2022.
James Van Der Beek, who died Feb. 11, left a remarkable last...
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Havana Cathedral is located in Plaza de la Catedral on Calle Empedrado in Old Havana.
The aid has been coordinated between the...
“I believe.” Those are the words echoed in unison by the Party of Mike, Dustin, Will, Lucas, and Max, as they close the door on the nine and a half year run of “Stranger Things,” which came to a...
The Church honors many inspiring men and women throughout the liturgical year. October is a particularly spectacular month, as the Church shows off an amazing collection of feast days and memorials...
Read Part 1 here. Hear that sound ringin’ in your mind. So how do demons attack our bodies when they don’t have bodies of their own? And how do we defend ours? Evil usually tempts us invisibly: in...
Many exorcists say Gregorian chant scares demons, but not all chant is the same. How do you know you’re listening to the right chant? Here's how to do it.