Here is the schedule of Lenten and Easter services, and Lenten regulations about fast and abstinence.
LENT
Pope Leo’s message for Lent
“I would like to invite you to a very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence: that of refraining from words that offend and hurt our neighbor. Let us begin by disarming our language, avoiding harsh words and rash judgement, refraining from slander and speaking ill of those who are not present and cannot defend […]
Lenten ‘Ambassadors of Hope’
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15 simples acts of love from Pope Francis
Pope Francis suggests 15 simple acts of love instead of fasting from meat. Say hello (every time and everywhere). A thank you (even if you’re not “expected”). Remind others how much you love them. Say hello to people you see every day. Listen to each other’s stories without prejudice, with love. Stop by to help […]
25 ideas for Lent
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Holy Week: Video reflections
In the Footsteps of Jesus: Traveling Through The Holy Land Here are short reflections for every day of Holy Week based on sites in the Holy Land. Palm Sunday Monday of Holy Week Tuesday of Holy Week Wednesday of Holy Week Holy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Sunday Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday
Video: Stations of the Cross from our church
Father Jim will host the Stations of the Cross at 12:15 p.m. every Friday during Lent. If you can’t make it to church, you can follow Jesus on his way to Calvary here with Stations of the Cross hosted in our church.
Lent at Home
Given the challenges facing today’s families, now is the perfect time and home is the perfect place to experience Lent. After all, home is where we rush and rest, we hope and worry, we love and forgive. It is home where we most often experience day-to-day salvation. Lenten experiences can take place in nearly […]
25 great things to do
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days of preparation for the Easter season when Christians are called to deepen their spiritual lives through the practices of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. The belief is that our consistent participation in these practices — such as exercise we do for our physical health — improves our spiritual […]
