The truth about God’s mercy is this: It is a divine gift, not a human attainment.

When I was growing up, the impending arrival of Lent brought on great anxiety over what to give up — soda? chocolate? or most drastically, all sweets?

When it comes to moral and spiritual choices, there are no inconsequential decisions.

Reflections on the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving

Lent is the moment — or 40 days of moments — for us to turn away from our constant and public self-curating and turn towards God.