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'Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner'
… most of us, it might and even should be the last prayer we speak before crossing the abyss. Lent is an invitation to take this prayer to heart, to sit with it in all its comprehensiveness … of Ages" in which we sing, "In my hand no price I bring, only to Thy Cross I cling." This Lent, it is my prayer that all of us in the Church, with an eye toward the autumn synod on the …
It's OK, they just want ashes
… free? Even if it's only a black smudge on the forehead? Maybe. Many will give something up for Lent. I hope the church can encourage them to dare for something greater. I hope we entice them … and freedom. Ashes signal that we want the grace to change. We want God to free us. This Lent, instead of just giving something up, we can choose instead to give ourselves up to …
Middle ground remains elusive in San Francisco Catholic high school handbook fight
… in San Francisco. "This is a respectful gathering at the start of the Christian season of Lent, held in the spirit of Atonement and Solidarity," an event flyer states. However, Marin …
Catholic group launches global climate-focused Lenten fast
… Brian Roewe … Forty days of Lent this year will equate to 40 days of fasting for Catholics in 40-plus countries in a push for …
Links for 02/17/15
… like Pope Francis' sermon on Sunday as much as I did. And, today is the last day before Lent, so no more Alleluia and Gloria. Here are two of my all time favorites of each. Bach's …
Morning Briefing
… … was allowed back into Canada. … Appleton, Wis. -- … Church fish fries begin with arrival of Lent … NCR Editorial: … Stay on diplomatic path with Iran … Brookfield, Wis. -- … 36 donate hair …
God is calling each person and every nation to repent
… degradation. Nations need to repent, change course, and begin walking in the right direction. Lent is that solemn time of the year when the church invites us to examine our consciences and …
Planet Vatican
… and the Spiritual Quest: A Crosscultural Anthology and Sacred Silence: Daily Meditations for Lent .] … Editor's note: … We can send you an email alert every time Phyllis Zagano's column, …
Vatican gives tips on preparing homilies, tying them to catechism
… for the Masses of the Triduum and Easter season, the Christmas season and the Sundays of Lent and Advent. On the feast of the Holy Family, immediately after Christmas, for example, it …
Morning Briefing
… defends seizing journalist's passport over ISIS fears … Tagle urges Filipinos to fast during Lent to feed the poor children … British Muslims protest in London against Charlie Hebdo cartoons …