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What are “vigils”? Why do we have them?

What are “vigils”? Why do we have them?

Train with the real (Catholic) Jedi…

Train with the real (Catholic) Jedi…

Why do Catholics fast from meat?

Why do Catholics fast from meat?

Why are beer and pretzels considered ideal Lenten fare?

Why are beer and pretzels considered ideal Lenten fare?

What is a traditional treat on Shrove Tuesday?

What is a traditional treat on Shrove Tuesday?

Why is Lent forty days long?

Why is Lent forty days long?

How is fasting different from dieting?

How is fasting different from dieting?

The secretive life of Carthusian monks…

The secretive life of Carthusian monks…