Mercer County couple’s Catholic coloring books promote prayer By Walt Schaefer Tim and Mandy Hill have combined the beauty of Catholic art and a popular hobby to create an opportunity for reflection, meditation, evangelization, and enjoyment. Presently living in suburban Denver as Tim Hill completes a Masters of Arts degree …

Q: My understanding is that Catholics are to observe some form of penance every Friday during the year, even during Ordinary Time. So even though we’re allowed to eat meat on Fridays outside of Lent, there is an obligation for Catholics to do (or not do) something on these Fridays. …

FPG! F = Fasting, P= Praying, G = Giving. So each morning when you wake up these next 40 days of lent think F P G and carry that throughout the day! Check out today’s video on Lent!  

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati, along with Catholics around the world, will celebrate Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent in the Catholic Church in preparation for Easter (that will fall on April 1 this year). This is the first time Ash Wednesday has coincided with …

Q: My husband has not practiced the Catholic faith for 30 years. What does he need to do to return to the sacraments? A: Once baptized, a person is always a Christian. But as you note, it is possible to leave the practice of the faith for a time (or …

Most parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will be open for confession on Feb. 27 from 7-9 p.m., when “The Light is on for You” returns for the fifth year. If you have been away from the Church, or if you have been reluctant or unable to see a priest …

Editor’s Note: The deacons of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are offering daily reflections and prayer guidance for Lenten observance. These will appear each day during Lent until Holy Week. April 16th Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Thought for the Day: But Mary Magdalene and the other Mary remained sitting there, facing …

IHM’s Lenten speaker series will feature Jacob Popcak, cohost of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio. An award-winning artist and licensed counselor, he has given presentations for high school and college students all over North America and abroad, blending humor with sound theology. Come early for the parish Fish Fry …

Annual Lenten meal served at the Fenmont. Carry-outs available. Call 290-4181 for more information. Features: Jim’s “Famous” Baked Fish—Mark’s “Fabulous” Fried Fish and Scrumptious Shrimp—John’s Tasty Cheese and Veggie Pizzas —Bill’s Marvelous Macaroni and Cheese—Gordon’s Fantastic French Fries—Special Sweet Potato Fries—Creamy Cole Slaw —Homemade desserts (Please let us know ahead …

4 weeks ago, 28 days we began our Lenten Journey on Ash Wednesday March 1st.   Scripture Connection: Brothers and sisters: We are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him …