St. Aloysius in Hickory, NC is hosting a Lenten Mission, “Forgiveness Leads to Wellness and Joy,” for three evenings, March 7 – 9 from 7 – 8 pm. Each night focuses on a different part of forgiveness. “What is Forgiveness and Why is it so Difficult to Practice?”, “Living the Truth: The Only Environment for Forgiveness”, and “Practical Ways to Increase the Joy which Follows Forgiveness” are the three teachings.

As millions of Christians reflect on their Spirituality on this Ash Wednesday this story from 2007 may lift your heart and spirits.

Fat Tuesday has come and gone. Hopefully you partook of IHOP's free pancake day or Jack in the Box's free tacos. Now the question is: What is the meaning of Ash Wednesday?

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. Ash Wednesday is one of those days that I yearn to arrive. It seems as though the marking of ashes on this day and the beginning of Lent always bring so much hope within me.