As we enter the sacred season of Lent, we embark on a profound journey of spiritual reflection and renewal within the Catholic tradition. Lent, lasting 40 days, is a time of preparation and penance leading up to the joyous celebration of Easter, the pinnacle of our Christian faith.
Join Us on the Journey
We invite you to join us in prayer, reflection, and service to others. May this season be a time of grace and renewal, leading us closer to the heart of God and the joy of the Lord’s Resurrection.
Lenten Mission
We’re grateful to welcome Jonna Schuster, Co-Founder and Director of Catholic Revival Ministries and author of Hearing God’s Voice. For over 20 years, she has helped Catholics grow in prayer, recognize God’s voice, and live more fully in their identity as sons and daughters of God.
Lenten Preaching Series
Sunday, February 22 launches Fr. Michael’s Lenten Preaching Series, Behold the Lamb. This series on the biblical roots of the Mass is an invitation to go deeper in our love for Jesus in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Follow along each week with a handout provided in the bulletin. Visit our Preaching Series page for each week’s handout and re-cap.
Lent Confession Opportunities
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, take time to encounter God’s mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation available on:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 8:25AM
Saturday: 3:30 – 4:30PM
*Wednesdays in Lent | 5:30 – 7PM
*not including: February 18 & March 04
Stations of the Cross
Join us each Friday during Lent at5:30 PM in the church as we pray the Stations of the Cross. This powerful devotion invites us to walk with Jesus on His journey to Calvary, reflecting on His sacrifice and love for us. Whether you’re a longtime participant or experiencing this prayer for the first time, come and enter into the mystery of Christ’s Passion in a meaningful way.
Hallow Lent40 Challenge
This Lent, our parish is inviting everyone to journey together in prayer through Hallow’s Lent Pray40 prayer challenge, which will be available on our parish page in the Hallow app — with or without a subscription.
The challenge begins on Ash Wednesday on our parish page. Join us here!
Lent’s Meaning and Purpose
Lent is a time for us to pause, reflect, and deepen our relationship with God. It is a season of self-examination, repentance, and conversion, mirroring Jesus Christ's 40 days of fasting and prayer in the wilderness.
Lent’s Observances and Practices
During Lent, Catholics are called to embrace practices that foster spiritual growth and transformation. These include:
Fasting: By voluntarily abstaining from certain foods or luxuries, we unite our sacrifices with Christ's selfless love and draw strength from His example.
Prayer: Lent invites us to deepen our prayer life, carving out sacred moments for dialogue with God, meditation on Scripture, and participation in the Sacraments.
Almsgiving: In the spirit of charity and solidarity, we reach out to those in need, offering our time, talents, and resources to alleviate suffering and promote justice.
Additionally, Catholics are encouraged to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, seeking forgiveness for our sins and experiencing the healing mercy of God's love.
Holy Week and Easter
The culmination of Lent is Holy Week, a sacred time when we accompany Jesus on his journey to the cross and resurrection. Through the liturgies of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil, we enter into the mystery of salvation and rejoice in the triumph of life over death.
Join Us on the Journey
As we embark on this Lenten journey together, we invite you to join us in prayer, reflection, and service to others. May this season be a time of grace and renewal, leading us closer to the heart of God and the joy the Lord’s Resurrection.