Why Catholics Feast, Fast, & Wear Ashes: The Deeper Meaning of Lent
Ever wonder about the meaning of Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday? Here's the biblical significance of these traditions.
Bridget Costello
Bridget Costello is a Salesian Cooperator and full-time missionary. She loves sharing the Truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith, especially to young people and families.
Check out the latest posts
How the Oscar-Winning Film 'The Song of Bernadette' Made Me Burn with Love for Our Lady & Holiness
“I shall do everything for Heaven, my true home.”
Feast & Fast: The Biblical Significance of Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday Traditions
A very devout and holy Catholic woman once told me, “We Catholics…we seem so weird to those who don’t get it.” Admittedly, I was taken aback by her comment. But she made me think. We Catholics can certainly seem a bit weird. Especially a person bases their opinions...
St. John Bosco's 5 Inspiring Tips to Help Young People (or Anyone) Grow in Holiness
St. John Bosco believed that holiness is for everyone, especially young people. He spent his life tirelessly fostering holiness in the young and the poor in Italy and throughout Europe. Before John Bosco died on Jan. 31, 1888, the Salesian congregation he founded had spread throughout Italy, Spain, France, England,...
What is True Friendship? St. Francis De Sales Perfectly Defines it in 5 Beautiful Quotes
Sacred Scripture teaches that, “faithful friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one finds a treasure.” (Sirach 6:14) Anyone who has true and intimate friendship knows the sweetness, and sometimes saltiness, it can bring to life. St. Francis de Sales certainly knew this. Of all the saints, this gentle...
The Great Power of Silence: 3 Beautiful Ways to Pray Like a Saint
As I’m coming to the conclusion of a much needed silent retreat, I can certainly attest that one can learn a great deal in the stillness of silence. The primary reflections I would like to share are twofold. First, there are many different types of silence. Second, silence permits...