How has your idea of Lent changed? Instead of giving something up I now see as a time to wake up and grow up to an image of God’s love in the world today.
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Who Is Pope Francis Listening To?
Who have you listened to and been nourished by this Advent?
Secular writers or social influencers?
Scriptures, the Sunday gospels, or homilies?
Your conscience?
A spiritual director?
A combination of the above?
When Your Whole World Changes
We use the word “apocalyptic” to describe life-changing events.
In biblical times it meant to reveal something new. The Book of Daniel and today’s reading from the gospel of Mark stand in that tradition.
Pope Francis and the gifts of Lent
Vincentian Virtues – A Lenten invitation
Meditative visual resources for Lenten Letter
Griffin – Ashes and the Cross
Two liturgical events during the Christian year stir me. Both transpire during the time of Lent and lead to my observations.
Marked with Ashes – Fr. Pat Griffin
Unfailingly on Ash Wednesday, some people find a disconnect between the Gospel reading and the marking of our foreheads with ashes. The Gospel tells us not to call attention to ourselves when we give alms, or when we pray, or when we fast.