February 19, 2021
PRAYER FOR THIS MORNING (FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19)
Friday after Ash Wednesday Prayer for the Morning Let us call on God who will free us from every sin. Glory to the Father, and to the…
February 19, 2021
The 14 Stations of the Cross
Good Friday, the day traditionally set aside in the year to remember the death of Jesus on the cross. Good Friday is one of only two days in the…
February 18, 2021
Find peace in the Heart of Jesus during Lent
It is in the school of Jesus' Heart that we can learn how to let go of all bitterness and accept peace into our soul. While Lent is supposed…
February 18, 2021
Make room for Jesus’ love in your heart with this prayer
Sometimes we need to do a little "house cleaning" for God's love to flood into our hearts. God loves us, but we aren’t always ready for his love. Many…
February 18, 2021
An image of St. Joseph that melted the heart of St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales would frequently meditate on Jesus in the arms of St. Joseph, and the image became a way he spread devotion to the saint. Devotion to…
February 18, 2021
A short and simple devotion for every Friday of Lent
The "Seven Fridays" devotion recalls Jesus passion on each Friday of Lent. Over the centuries the Church has developed numerous devotions that anyone can engage in during Lent. Besides…
February 18, 2021
PRAYER FOR THIS MORNING (THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18)
Thursday after Ash Wednesday Prayer for the Morning Let us praise the God of all the living. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the…
February 18, 2021
Prayer to maintain a silent spirit during Lent
Lent is the perfect time to practice silence, especially in our daily conversations on social media. During Lent, we look to Jesus’ Passion and death for inspiration on how…
February 18, 2021
Start Lent on the right foot: Get oriented with the Pope’s Ash Wednesday homily (full text)
"We will always have things to do and excuses to offer, but right now, brothers and sisters, right now is the time to return to God ..." Pope Francis…
February 18, 2021
PRAYER FOR THIS EVENING (WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17)
Prayer for the Evening Our God is a God of compassion: let us give thanks and praise! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the…
February 17, 2021
DAILY MEDITATION (WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17)
MEDITATION OF THE DAY Why We Pray, Fast, and Give Alms Christian asceticism never aims at annihilating life in us; on the contrary its purpose is to liberate it.…
February 17, 2021
3 Saints who show us how Lent should look
With their feast days in March, they can help us go higher in this time of preparation for Easter. Our liturgical calendar is filled with saints who lived colorful…
February 17, 2021
Prayer for strength to fulfill Lenten resolutions
Ask God for strength to stay faithful to any resolutions you want to practice in Lent. It is a common custom among Catholics to choose various “Lenten resolutions” that…
February 17, 2021
AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE… Holy Day: Ash Wednesday (WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17)
Remember you are dust, and to dust you will return. The meaning of the celebration + On this day the Church celebrates the “day of ashes,” marking the…
February 17, 2021
PRAYER FOR THIS MORNING (WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17)
Ash Wednesday Prayer for the Morning Gracious and merciful is the Lord; let us turn to him with our whole heart. Glory to the Father, and to…
February 17, 2021
DAILY MEDITATION (TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16)
MEDITATION OF THE DAY The Powerful Leaven of Grace Dear little brother, I received your last letter, and also the “Face of Christ” image which you sent me. I…
