The decision to withdraw from St. Michaels was not undertaken lightly. A nationwide restructuring of the order necessitated the change to friars’ assignments.
In his passion for spreading the gospel, in his simple obedience, in his humble disregard for himself, the saint was a near perfect imitation of Christ.
While Catholics have been observing Lent for thousands of years, it's only in the 21st century that we've gained access to the vast wealth of information and convenience that smartphones provide.