The Pros and Cons of Giving Up Your Smartphone for Lent

February 20, 2018 Podcasts, Rewind

Archbishop Leonard Blair recently challenged his flock to give up their smartphones on Fridays during Lent. Does the thought of that fill you with dread? Would you rather give ... Read more

Keep the flame of charity alive, says Pope in Lenten Message

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 Articles

Each year, the Holy Father releases a Lenten Message for the faithful to reflect on during the liturgical season. The theme of his message for Lent 2018 is, “Because ... Read more

How to make good Lenten resolutions

February 14, 2018February 28, 2019 Articles

Lent is only a few days away, but you might still be struggling to decide what resolutions you will make to grow in holiness and virtue throughout this liturgical ... Read more

Father Rocky’s 40 Lenten Lessons on the Mass begin tomorrow

February 13, 2018 Articles

Many of us Catholics are used to attending Mass every Sunday (or even daily). We listen, sing, kneel, shake hands, and pray. After so many years of the same ... Read more

Lenten fasting and abstinence obligations for Catholics, explained

February 13, 2018February 28, 2019 Articles

“Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence,” says the United States Conference ... Read more

Packing for Lent

February 10, 2018February 7, 2018 Articles

What do the season of Lent and a suitcase have in common? The Most Rev. Richard Stika, Bishop of Knoxville, TN, spoke about them this week on Morning Air® ... Read more

Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day – Is February 14 a day of fasting or feasting?

February 9, 2018February 9, 2018 Articles

This year, Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine’s Day, leaving some Catholics questioning if they should be fasting or if they can indulge in chocolates and other treats. The confusion ... Read more

Discovering the Joy of Lent

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018 Articles

Lent begins next week, and it is a beautiful opportunity to focus on your relationship with the Lord and grow in your faith. But sometimes it can seem as ... Read more

Where is the silent night?

December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 Articles

It’s only a few days until Christmas, and most people are being buried beneath to-do lists a mile long: buying and wrapping gifts, baking Cookies, cleaning and decorating the ... Read more

EPIC: 7 Priests, 7 Last Words of Jesus – Good Friday

April 3, 2026 Podcasts, The Inner Life

Join Patrick Conley this Good Friday on an epic journey of the 7 Last Words of Jesus with 7 of our top-notch spiritual directors! This show combines all seven ... Read more

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 31, 2026 – Hour 3

March 31, 2026 Podcasts, The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick faces a barrage of questions about UFOs, the connection between alien experiences and demonic activity, the spirit of Lenten penance, and why some parishes skip purple cloths during ... Read more

Join Us for Special Holy Week Devotions April 2-4

March 30, 2026March 25, 2026 Articles, News and Culture

Tomorrow, we enter into the Holy Triduum. Silent and prayerful reflection on the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ is essential during this time and the Easter season that ... Read more