If we fast and feel hunger, we also learn to appreciate simple foodstuffs more again. How wonderful a thing a dry piece of bread is for a hungry child! The simplicity of a piece of fruit... maybe this could be another way to fast: To appreciate our food more. To look at that apple and appreciate its beauty before we eat it ( Read more... )

Are we usually aware what Lent is really about ( Read more... )

How can we best be witnesses of our Faith ( Read more... )

We often suppress the thought of death ( Read more... )

What is really important in life?

Is being rich? I don't think so. Riches here on earth are very deceptive. Yes they can be used for good purposes, but it is not essential that we be rich in order to do good. We can all do good in little ways.

Is having fun? Hm, but to what extent? Yes, joy is part of life, God has created joy, but if we concentrate ( Read more... )

It can be very difficult to let go. There is so much fear. Will it turn out all right? Will I do the right thing? Will I feel ok? And really we don't need to be so afraid. We don't need to be afraid at all. "Where is your faith?" somebody at a forum asked me when I was once again struggling with feelings of guilt and fear ( Read more... )

I had another conversation with a priest today about Lent, fasting, giving up things... Sometimes the question arises in me: Am I doing enough? Am I sacrificing enough? Would God want me to sacrifice more ( Read more... )

How can we spread the most joy? By being joyful ( Read more... )

What is the connection between Lent and springtime? I rememebr childhood Easters as the time around which we could frist go outside in short sleeves again. Running into the forest, full of joy... I always loved the spring ( Read more... )

Holy Week has begun.

I went to a reconciliation service today. The image used was a net: We are all connected, we build new connections with other people, some strings become very week, almost tear...we all are connected on many different sides with many different people.
St. Paul talks about the Church as the Body of Christ, and how we all have ( Read more... )