A Catholic Life
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A Catholic Life seeks a preservation of authentic traditional Catholicism, as practiced before the Second Vatican Council. On this blog you will find Traditional Roman Catholicism, Catholic Devotions and Spirituality, Catholic Catechism, Catholic Theology and Philosophy, and spiritual reflections.
A Catholic Life
1d ago
In the heart of Italy, where the echoes of ancient traditions reverberate through cobblestone streets and historic cathedrals, lies a cherished artistry deeply intertwined with faith: the crafting of Catholic religious items. From intricately carved crucifixes to delicately painted icons, these handcrafted products serve as tangible expressions of devotion and artistic excellence. Rooted in centuries-old techniques and infused with spiritual significance, Italian-made Catholic artifacts continue to captivate believers worldwide, offering a connection to both the divine and the rich cultural h ..read more
A Catholic Life
4d ago
In today’s episode, on this solemn Palm Sunday, I address the following:
10 Suggestions for Holy Week
How Palm Sunday Changed Already by the 1962 Missal
Keeping Spiritual Priorities First in the Family
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A Catholic Life
6d ago
Many people today desire a simple life that is closely connected to land, whether it be gardening, farming, or ranching. There is a spiritual draw to a non-consumeristic lifestyle that places God, the family, and the home at the center of all activity. This “agrarian conversion” has led many families to seek out rural communities and leave behind the suburban life.
Over ten years ago, two Catholic friends, Jason M. Craig and Thomas D Van Horn, experienced a similar agrarian conversion inspired by past Catholic land movements and a growing desire to work with their wives and children, going de ..read more
A Catholic Life
1w ago
Since St. Joseph’s Day falls during Lent, it coincides with the traditional Lenten fast which traditionally required 40 days of fasting and 46 days of abstinence from meat. Per the 1917 Code of Canon Law, Friday abstinence is still required on St. Joseph’s Day even where it is kept as a Holy Day of Obligation. And would the fast of Lent still be observed? The answer is unequivocally yes.
The question of whether Holy Days of Obligation abrogate the requirement of Friday abstinence outside of Lent is mentioned in the 1917 Code:
On [Sundays] or feasts of precept, the law of abstinence or of abs ..read more
A Catholic Life
1w ago
In today’s episode, on Passion Sunday, I address the following:
Customs for Passion Sunday
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows in Lent
Customs for St. Patrick’s Day
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1w ago
Definition of Fasting vs. Abstinence
Fasting refers to how much food we eat and, historically, when we eat it. It means taking only one meal during a calendar day. The meal should be an average-sized meal as overeating at the one meal is against the spirit of the fast. Fasting generally means that the meal is to be taken later in the day. Along with the one meal, up to two snacks (technically called either a collation or frustulum) are permitted. These are optional, not required. Added up together, they may not equal the size of the one meal. No other snacking throughout the day is permitted ..read more
A Catholic Life
2w ago
In today’s episode, on Laetare Sunday, I address the following:
The Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
Laetare Sunday as Mothering Sunday
10+ Great Ideas for Lenten Almsgiving
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A Catholic Life
3w ago
This upcoming Sunday is Laetare Sunday, the day of respite in the midst of the asceticism of Lent. Laetare Sunday is a day for us to celebrate in anticipation for the upcoming feast of Easter. We have only three weeks of Lent left to make greater progress in the spiritual life.
The following is taken from the St. John Cantius Website:
Laetare Sunday is also known as "Mothering Sunday" because of the Epistle reading that speaks of how not the Jews, but those who come to Christ, regardless of their ancestry, are the inheritors of Abraham's promise:
For it is written that Abraham had two sons ..read more
A Catholic Life
3w ago
In today’s episode, on the Third Sunday of Lent, I address the following:
The Readings for the Third Sunday of Lent
The Feast of the Five Holy Wounds
The Protestant Attack on Lenten Penance
The Errors of Donatists and Why They Matter Today
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1M ago
In today’s episode, on the First Sunday of Lent, I address the following:
The Readings for the Second Sunday of Lent
How the Traditional Latin Mass Reinforces Lent as a Fast
Early Christians Fasted Even from Water During Lent
This episode is sponsored by PrayLatin.com. PrayLatin.com offers Latin prayer cards to learn and share prayers in the sacred language. Learn your basic prayers in Latin conveniently on the go. Practice your pronunciation with easy-to-follow English phonetic renderings of Latin words. PrayLatin.com offers prayer cards in various formats, i ..read more