MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI FOR LENT 2012
“Let us be concerned for each other,
to stir a response in love and good works” (Heb 10:24)
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The Lenten season offers us once again an opportunity to reflect upon the very heart of Christian life: charity. This is a favourable time to renew our journey of faith, both as individuals and as a community, with the help of the word of God and the sacraments. This journey is one marked by prayer and sharing, silence and fasting, in anticipation of the joy of Easter. Read more
Lent: baptism and penanceBy Joseph Chrisman As early as I can remember, I was taught that Lent was a time to “give something up.” Every now and again, in an attempt to be humorous, I would say, “I’m going to give up school” or “I’m going to give up taking out the trash,” but like most children my Lenten observance usually consisted of giving up something superficial, hoping to become a better disciple by my sacrifice. Read more |
Spiritual Reading for LentFrom Ash Wednesday Through the End of the First Week of Lent An excellent way to focus our thoughts and deepen our understanding of the meaning of Lent is to turn to the Bible. Sometimes, however, it’s hard to know where to start. That is why the Catholic Church has provided us with the Office of the Readings, part of the Liturgy of the Hours, the official prayer of the Church. In the Office of the Readings, the Church has chosen scriptural passages that are appropriate to every day of the year. Read more |
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