Archive - The Victor's Crown

Look at the Altar

During the season of Lent, we offer up prayers, fasting, and almsgiving to God.

Feb 20 • Mark Quaranta

2:08

At Mass yesterday, a thought hit me: our prayers can be empty.

Feb 19 • Mark Quaranta

2:50

Same Lent, Different You

It’s a blessing that Lent happens every year.

Feb 18 • Mark Quaranta

2:38

What the Fall Broke

Last week, I talked about the three big areas where we face the greatest stress: work, family, and health.

Feb 16 • Mark Quaranta

2:38

Season with Salt

In Leviticus, God commands that all offerings be seasoned with salt.

Feb 13 • Mark Quaranta

2:31

Last weekend, my son went to confession for the first time.

Feb 12 • Mark Quaranta

2:23

The Little Things

There are probably three big areas that challenge us the most, test us the most, where the greatest stress lives:

Feb 11 • Mark Quaranta

2:39

Nourishment, Not Reward

The Eucharist isn’t a reward.

Feb 9 • Mark Quaranta

2:08

Is This Worthy?

Is this behavior worthy of a good Christian?

Feb 6 • Mark Quaranta

2:04

This week I’ve been writing about trials—how not to be surprised when they come, how to be ready for them.

Feb 5 • Mark Quaranta

2:33

Yesterday we talked about not being surprised when trials come.

Feb 4 • Mark Quaranta

2:26

Don’t Be Surprised

Here’s some advice we could all take to heart: Don’t be surprised.

Feb 3 • Mark Quaranta

2:35

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