Why should Christians fast? 🤔 On this week’s episode of The Catholic Gentleman, podcast hosts Sam Guzman and John Heinen discuss “5 Reasons Why Every Man Should Fast.” The hosts discuss “the purpose and benefits of fasting” and why this practice “is necessary for becoming a better man.” The guys...
Every November, the Church offers the faithful an opportunity to offer a plenary indulgence for the souls in purgatory. This means we can release souls from their temporal punishment in purgatory so they can immediately go to heaven! (This indulgence applies to one soul of your choice each time you...
God usually keeps Satan on a tight chain. His power and actions are limited. However, in this time, it appears that the Prince of this World has been almost completely unleashed. It used to be that Satan did his evil in a hidden way. Now, it is open warfare. Holy...
Don’t miss out on this powerful opportunity for grace! Divine Mercy Sunday falls on April 19 this year. How can we earn the supernatural graces attached to this special day with closed churches? The Fathers of Mercy explain how to gain a plenary indulgence, even if you’re in...
The seven weeks of Lent makes for an opportune time to incorporate the 7 Corporal Works of Mercy into your spiritual life. Embracing these “charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their bodily needs” will help you grow closer to Christ as you follow His example of serving...
Have you already failed at your Lenten sacrifice? Fr. Goyo Hidalgo of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles recently explained the true meaning of Lenten penance. The post comes after social media users criticized him for giving up chocolate for Lent, rather that something they believed to be more difficult. Here’...
