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On Ash Wednesday, Benedict starts framing his legacy
… Benedict also stressed the importance of the Bible in Christian life, urging Catholics to use Lent to pursue "a more attentive and assiduous listening to the Word of God." Benedict has been …
Sister's Lenten resource brings the Earth and Jesus together
… of here on earth with us, in us and in everything that exists." To mark the beginning of Lent, MacKenzie, a member of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, will bring her sky-to-earth …
The truer sacrifices of Lenten fasting
… in the 1960s, I proudly wore ashes as a sign of Catholic identity, if not humility. During Lent, deprived of chocolate, candy and movies for 40 days, I became sufficiently grumpy, so … resurrection provided the backdrop. When Vatican II suggested doing something positive during Lent, I gamely added daily Mass and the Stations of the Cross to my devotions. My religion … to Guatemala to cover stories for Maryknoll magazine. It was already the fourth week of Lent. The trip would take my mind off the coffee I craved and see me safely through Holy Week. …
US church leaders express surprise, admiration for pope's decision
… so eloquently in his encyclicals and most recently in his letter marking the season of Lent." Bishop Paul Loverde of Arlington, Va., joined many others in urging Catholics and all …
With two weeks left, what will Benedict do?
… maintain his current public schedule, which includes a public service to mark the beginning of Lent Wednesday and a number of visits over coming days with pastors in Rome and bishops …
Surprise, surprise!
… in the ability of the world to be surprised. Probably not a bad lesson as we move into Lent. …
Morning Briefing
… … Wednesday is Ash Wednesday: … Pray for the LCWR-Bishop dialogue on Ash Wednesday and in Lent … Cardinal Mahony used cemetery money to pay sex abuse settlement … (Which is ironic because …
Online Lenten retreats gather seekers for contemplation
… She also offered an online retreat in Advent and is hosting one on Thomas Merton for Lent this year. The six-week "Hurry Up and Slow Down" retreat, which will be repeated again this … with spiritual growth? Isn't social media something Catholics should be giving up for Lent? "Well, at some point in order to connect with God you have to disconnect. You can't have … brief personal "check-in" conversation via phone or Skype for those who would like it, and her Lent retreat allows those with church ministry responsibilities during Holy Week to complete the …
+Dolan Takes A Second Step Back
… the statement from the USCCB, for those untutored in the ways of the hierarchy, certainly lent itself to the conclusion the news media draw, that this was a flat-out rejection and, …
British TV show follows silent journey of five people
… Isabella R. Moyer … I'm doing nothing for Lent! Actually, I'm going to try and find some small moments of silence in my day. My inspiration …