fasting – New Walden

Taking Lent Seriously

[Above photo: Kylemore Benedictine Abbey] Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving From the beginning of the NewWalden project, it was always my intention to create a space that could serve as a virtual spiritual retreat. Hence, the name Walden, the famous retreat spot of a quite famous American. Hence, also, the large banners depicting idyllic, pastoral water […]

Just One More Day of Penance!

As I was looking online for resources about the fasting laws, I came across some good information on the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It pertains to Holy Saturday: If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” to […]

Still Two Weeks Till Good Friday—Why Not Try the Benedict Option?

With two weeks remaining of the Lenten season, I thought I would offer some suggestions and resources for a strong finish. My first advice is don’t give up! Don’t worry if you’ve had trouble sticking to your Lenten promises. One thing that gives me hope when I feel like I’ve blown it is the Stations […]