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In last week’s column, I wrote about sin, that selfish moment of defiance when we weaken or even break our relationship with God. Mortal sin destroys our covenantal relationship with God, and venial sin, those faults we commit every day, weakens our relationship with God. At such moments we need to be reconciled to God; we need to re-establish the covenantal relationship that God first establishes with us. It is at this moment that the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation plays a crucial role in our spiritual life. Through the sacrament, we are reconciled to God. Through the sacrament, our relationship with God is renewed and strengthened. Click the title to read more.

For the past two weeks, my columns have focused on preparing for Lent. Thus far, I have written about almsgiving and prayer. Today, as we approach the beginning of Lent, I consider fasting. Click the title to read more.