In the context of her Passion narrative, Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich describes how Mary, Mother of God, was following her Son during His bitter Suffering every step of the way, […]
St. Mary Magdalene, Model of Penitents
The quintessential biblical penitent is Mary of Magdalum, sister of Lazarus and Martha, of whom Jesus says: “Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much”.
Why Penance
Why penance? If I confess my sins and am properly contrite in heart, is that not enough to atone for my sins? Why penance, then? What additional good does penance, […]