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Only The Lover Fasts

February 18, 2026 David Paul Deavel 1

Why should we do it? Why do those ascetical practices in Lent or any other time? Why bother with this self-discipline, this extra penance, especially if we’re already living fairly moderate lives? Isn’t it better […]

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Lent: Intention makes the sacrifice

February 17, 2026 David G. Bonagura, Jr. 0

What is the difference between thinking and praying? Between dieting and fasting? Between spending and almsgiving? Each pair consists of an identical action: forming sentences, abstaining from food, or relinquishing money. The difference comes not […]