Lenten Journey

Let Us Not Turn Away

Feb 23, 2024 Comments Off on Let Us Not Turn Away
January 24 @ 12:14 am

The season of Lent invites us to pause and reflect on the life we live together. We are called to recommit to the disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—practices that…

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The Second Week of Lent: Our Lenten Journey Up the Mountain

Feb 23, 2024 Comments Off on The Second Week of Lent: Our Lenten Journey Up the Mountain
January 24 @ 12:14 am

The Second Week of Lent: Join the Journey!  “Bend your knees, mend your heart, and lend your hands.” From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: “This is my…

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Fast for Creation: Going Meatless

Feb 22, 2024 Comments Off on Fast for Creation: Going Meatless
January 24 @ 12:14 am

Going Meatless – It’s Not Just for Fridays in Lent! The Basilica has a new committee called the CREATION JUSTICE COMMITTEE. Our parish put out a call, and we responded…

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The First Week of Lent: Join the Journey! 

Feb 16, 2024 Comments Off on The First Week of Lent: Join the Journey! 
January 24 @ 12:14 am

“Bend your knees, mend your heart, and lend your hands.” The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days. Mark 1:12 This…

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For Lent, Consider an Energy Fast

Feb 16, 2024 Comments Off on For Lent, Consider an Energy Fast
January 24 @ 12:14 am

This past October, on the Feast of Saint Francis, Pope Francis delivered the Apostolic Exhortation, “Laudate Deum”. In it he shares very directly his great concern about the condition of…

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“My Heart is Ready O God, My Heart is Ready” – Entering Lent with Purpose

Feb 14, 2024 Comments Off on “My Heart is Ready O God, My Heart is Ready” – Entering Lent with Purpose
January 24 @ 12:14 am

These are the words which begin morning prayer on Ash Wednesday. The opening Psalm of Lent invites us to approach God with a prayerful readiness to become more like God.…

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