Lent

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Discover Insights and Reflections on Lent: A Spiritual Journey

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Delve into the significance of Lent and the unique experiences shared during this season of spiritual growth.

As Lent commences, individuals partake in diverse traditions to observe this sacred period. From fasting rituals to introspective readings, the Lenten season offers a time of reflection and spiritual renewal. 'The Way of a Pilgrim' exemplifies the solemnity of Lent, presenting a journey of perpetual self-denial. Churches like Luther Memorial in Quincy prepare congregations for the Lenten journey, emphasizing introspection and devotion.

The centrality of fasting during Lent historically emphasized self-discipline and devotion. Modern interpretations, however, pivot towards a more compassionate view of God, focusing on love and understanding rather than fear of sin. Through prayer, believers embrace a profound connection to faith and self-awareness, seeking to cleanse their hearts and minds in preparation for Easter.

Pope Francis's message for Lent urges Catholics to prioritize spiritual nourishment over worldly distractions. As the season begins, believers worldwide unite in prayer, contemplation, and acts of charity, fostering a sense of community and devotion. Lent encapsulates the essence of humility, self-reflection, and dedication to spiritual growth.

Through the enduring practice of Lent, individuals embark on a transformative journey of faith, connecting with their innermost beliefs and values. This sacred season serves as a testament to the enduring power of spirituality and the collective pursuit of redemption.

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Ashes available on campus as Lent offers 'blank page' for spiritual ... (The Baylor Lariat)

In addition to the hubbub of Valentine's Day, Feb. 14 marks Ash Wednesday — the beginning of the 40-day season of Lent. In recognition, Elliston Chapel and ...

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Journey with 'The Pilgrim' During This Lent (National Catholic Register)

'The Way of a Pilgrim,' a book whose title character engages in a kind of 'perpetual Lent,' is a well-known spiritual classic of Eastern Christianity.

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Luther Memorial Church prepares its congregation for the Lent Season (WGEM)

QUINCY (WGEM) - Lent ...

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Fasting from carbon for Lent (National Catholic Reporter)

In theory, violating these rules was a mortal sin. You could go to hell if you broke your fast or ate meat. But as the church began to emphasize God as a loving ...

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Lent: Will you enter into Jesus' suffering by looking Godward and ... (Salt & Light)

During Lent, "we are learning to be a people who recognise the counterfeit gods of our heart, how desperately in need of a Saviour we are, and to rejoice in ...

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Have Faith: Learning for Lent - The Martha's Vineyard Times (Martha's Vineyard Times)

Some years ago, in a conversation we had about God and other topics, my late friend Jerry Berrigan said that the older he got, the more he realized he rarely ...

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Prepare Yourselves to Live a Eucharistic Lent (National Catholic Register)

The reason why the Church has a discipline of fasting before receiving Holy Communion is to help us calibrate our appetites to God's. Jesus told us, “Do not ...

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Lent… it all begins with prayer | The Society of Jesus (Jesuits Global)

Ash Wednesday, the first day of this “journey towards Easter”, which can be demanding if you put your heart into it. Like any mountain hiker walking along a ...

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How to get through Lent (Spectator.co.uk)

You can, obviously, give up drink, but personally I'd rather give up food. I once spent a happy Ash Wednesday in a cocktail bar where I got my friend to drink a ...

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'The Surprising Thing I'm Giving Up for Lent This Year' (Parade Magazine)

Nobody orders you to stop eating chocolate. No one commands you to stay off of social media. No one tells you that you can't watch Netflix. If you decide to ...

Chaplain's Corner: Moving towards freedom this Lent (The Williams record)

In this week's Chaplain's Corner, Bridget Power, the College's Catholic Chaplain, explores the idea of freedom —from hopelessness, unhealthy attachments, ...

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Pope Urges Catholics to Swap Social Media for Reflection as Lent ... (Voice of America)

Pope Francis urged Catholics to forgo worldly trappings and focus on essentials as he opened the season of Lent with a traditional Ash Wednesday Mass on one ...

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Pope: During Lent, leave appearances aside and listen to God ... (The Catholic Review)

In an age when even one's most intimate thoughts and feelings can become fodder for social media, Lent is a time to cast aside appearances and to find God ...

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Pope at Ash Wednesday Mass: Jesus calls us to return to our heart ... (Vatican News)

Pope Francis celebrates the beginning of Lent with Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina, and calls on the faithful to take up Jesus' invitation to ...

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Talk story: Lent: a season of grace in the desert (Hawaii Catholic Herald)

This year the title of Pope Francis's message for Lent is “Through the Desert, God Leads us to Freedom.” Our Holy Father boldly begins his message by saying “ ...

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Be inspired by the Pope's letter for Lent (Photo Gallery) (Aleteia EN)

Pope Francis released his Lenten message for 2024 earlier this month. Aleteia shares some highlights and images to inspire you as you set off on your Lenten ...

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Ash Wednesday around the world: Christians gather for first day of ... (USA TODAY)

Mina Nguyen, 4, and her mother, Lauren, left, of Framingham, received ashes from Father Mark DeAngelis at Saint Bridget Church in Framingham, Mass., during Ash ...

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As Lent begins, disinterest in religion causes diocese downsizing (NewsNation Now)

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and prayer. Parishioners are marked with an ash cross on their foreheads. However, some ...

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Pope urges Catholics to swap social media for reflection as Lent ... (Reuters)

Pope Francis urged Catholics to forgo worldly trappings and focus on essentials as he opened the season of Lent with a traditional Ash Wednesday Mass on one ...

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Shaped by God's Love: A Vision for Lent 2024 (Where Peter Is)

Fr. Satish Joseph shares Pope Francis's vision for this year's Lenten message.

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“We have to show up”: On Lent and our love of God (Catholic World Report)

That idea has echoed in my thoughts and prayers ever since. Eventually, I connected it to a phrase that has often struck me in the parable of the prodigal son.

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