Does abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent include things like chicken broth or beef stock?
But the deeper question isn’t just “Is it allowed?”, it’s “Is it helping you grow closer to Jesus?” Lent is about more than following rules; it’s about forming the heart through sacrifice, simplicity, and intention.
In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim answers a practical and surprisingly common question about Lenten fasting. Looking at the Church’s teaching, he explains that abstinence refers specifically to the flesh meat of animals, not necessarily byproducts like broth.
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What Is Grace?
We hear the word grace all the time. But what does it actually mean? Is it magic? A platitude? Just “heaven points”? In this first episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim unpacks the heart of grace: God’s very life within us, His invitation to live and love with Him. From the sacraments that give us sanctifying grace to those small nudges we call…
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Can You Receive Communion If You Are Divorced?
Divorce can feel like the end of the story, especially for Catholics who wonder if they’re now cut off from the sacraments. But the truth is more merciful than many realize. In this episode of Ask A Priest, Fr. Edward explains what the Church actually teaches about divorce, remarriage, and receiving Communion. Learn how annulments work…
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Holy Thursday (Holy Week Retreat)
What are you trying to be known for, and is it actually enough?
On Holy Thursday, Father Tim reflects on the gift of the priesthood and the Eucharist, but also something deeper about identity. The apostles changed the world, yet we don’t know their personalities, talents, or status. What we do know is this: they were friends of Jesus. And that was enough.
In a world where we’re constantly trying to prove ourselves, to be the smartest, funniest, or most successful, this episode invites a different question: what if being known by Jesus matters more than being known by everyone else?
Without the Eucharist, there is no Jesus. And without Jesus, nothing else satisfies. This Holy Week, can you let go of being “known” and choose to simply be His friend?
