ORLANDO | This week we began the holy season of Lent. I find the days ahead of Ash Wednesday to be an important time to prepare for this season. We know that Lent calls us to pray, fast, and give …
Rules of fasting and abstinence during Lent
ORLANDO | With Lent beginning Feb. 18, it makes sense to review the rules of abstinence and recall what brought us to the current requirements.
Sixty years ago, Feb. 17, 1966, St. Pope Paul VI promulgated the apostolic constitution Paenitemini, …
Christians, Muslims unite to share blessings
WINTER PARK | During Ramadan, Muslims believe their fasting is a time of blessing. That is the wish expressed when they greet each other with the words Ramadan Mubarak.
At the recent Iftar (sundown) dinner hosted by St. Margaret …