Why does the church encourage and do the Stations of the Cross and what is the purpose?

Since the very early days of the Christian Church the faithful have had a desire to participate with Jesus in his walk of suffering.  Pilgrims still go to Jerusalem to trace His steps from the Governor’s Palace where Pontius Pilate passed sentence upon Jesus, and required him to carry his own cross to the place […]

What is the purpose of Lent and why should I consider doing it?

The Greek philosopher Socrates, at his trial in 399 BC famously stated that “The unexamined life is not worth living”.  This is one of the most famous statements made by one of the wisest men who ever lived.  It is worth paying attention to.  The saying was spoken by Socrates at his trial when he was sentenced […]