Tag: Penance
Bankstown youth get a lesson in Lent
Young adults of St Felix de Valois, Bankstown, were delighted to receive inspiring tips on preparing for Easter at the first of regular catechesis...
Q&A with Fr John Flader: Advent penances free us
“Dear Father, I was talking recently with a Maronite Catholic about how his Eastern Rite celebrates Advent and was surprised to learn how much...
Q&A with Fr John Flader: The quarantine of Lent
“Dear Father, in the scriptures we sometimes read about people putting on “sackcloth and ashes”. What was the meaning of this practice and was...
Sydney launches Lenten app
Blogs, videos, comics and daily Gospel readings are some of the features of this year’s Lenten smartphone app launched by the Archdiocese of Sydney...
Q&A with Fr John Flader: Yes, Advent penance is fine
“Dear Father, our priest recently encouraged us to do special penances in Advent. I had never thought of Advent as a season of penance....
