Lent

Lenten Reconciliation Service: 
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Welcome to Lent, a holy season rich in tradition and history. In the early Church, Lent was the time for the final preparation of catechumens for baptism at Easter, a custom that has been restored in our day as part of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Lent later became a time for public penance for serious sinners, who reconciled themselves to the Church through prayer, fasting, and rituals such as the imposition of ashes. In our modern era, Lent became a season of prayer and repentance for all Christians in preparation for the celebration of the Easter mysteries. 

Lent is a blessed opportunity for us to deepen our relationship with God. Traditionally, Catholics do this by such practices as daily Mass, daily Rosary, self-denial (“giving something up” to help us stay focused on God), service to the community, and fasting. Other ideas include increased “quality time” with family, going on a Retreat or Day of Recollection, reading the Bible, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) – all good practices that will help lead us to closer to God.

Here are some Catholic resources to support you in your Lenten journey. . .

Praying Lent 2014
(Creighton University Online Ministries)

Lenten Recipes: Meatless Meals for Families and Individuals


Lenten Soups Suppers and Stations of the Cross

Join fellow parishioners every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday) for Soup Supper at 6:00pm in the Fireside Room and Stations at 7:00pm in the Church. Come for one or both. Soup is provided by a different parish group or family each week and Stations are lead by various Small Faith Communities. Bring some bread to share. 

Journey through Lent with Fr. Robert Barron    

IT’S EASY, IT’S EFFECTIVE, AND IT’S FREE!  How to sign up?  Go to LentReflections.com, give them your email address and Fr. Barron’s reflections will begin coming to your inbox on Ash Wednesday.  From the creator of the life-changing series Catholicism.