Lent

During Lent, Christians around the world make all kinds of sacrifices big and small to separate themselves from the things of the world and get closer to God, often following the format of alms, prayer, and fasting as found in Jesus’…

There is a growing movement in America that simply cannot countenance people who disagree with them. Students at Stanford Law School in March shouted down Fifth Circuit Judge Kyle Duncan during an event at which he had been invited to…

For those who have earnestly spent Lent praying and fasting, it is not uncommon for some to experience an increase in temptation and weariness during the last days of Lent (what used to be called Passiontide). Combating our selfish desires…

Redemption is actually not a religious term. The act of redeeming someone goes back to ancient times. It was the practice of buying back a servant or loved one who had been kidnapped. This payment was the ransom. Redemption is needed when…

As a rule, composers are more expressive when inspired by love and sorrow, which is why they’re pretty good at break-up songs. But introduce the element of the divine, and the product is out of this world. So, while it may come across as…

VANCOUVER – Local father James Hanover made a surprise statement on the car ride home from Ash Wednesday church service, announcing that for Lent this year he would be giving up on his eldest son. Historically, the Lenten sacrifice is…