A Syriac Catholic priest and father in Bethlehem preaches on the Feast of the Holy Family

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Preaching the pillars of Lent: Fasting

What is fasting for? What biblical precedent do we have for the practices of fasting and abstinence? And how can preachers steer between the two extremes of self-punishment and loophole hunting? “Preach” concludes its Lent 2026 series on the three classical pillars of the season ...  Show more

Preaching the pillars of Lent: Almsgiving

What is almsgiving — and why does the Church teach that it is more about justice and right relationship than simply personal charity or philanthropy? As “Preach” continues its Lent 2026 series on the three classical pillars of the season—prayer, fasting and almsgiving—we turn to ...  Show more

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