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Start Lent on the right foot: Get oriented with the Pope’s Ash Wednesday homily (full text)

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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…

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PRAYER FOR THIS EVENING (WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17)

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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…

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DAILY MEDITATION (WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17)

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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.…

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3 Saints who show us how Lent should look

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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…

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Prayer for strength to fulfill Lenten resolutions

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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…

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AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE... Holy Day: Ash Wednesday (WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17)

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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…

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PRAYER FOR THIS MORNING (WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17)

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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…

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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…

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PRAYER FOR THIS EVENING (TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16)

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February 16, 2021

PRAYER FOR THIS EVENING (TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16)

Prayer for the Evening God speaks of peace: come, let us give thanks and praise! Glory to the Father…. Alleluia! HYMN Remember, Lord, your works of…

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List of Mortal Sins Every Catholic Should Know

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February 16, 2021

List of Mortal Sins Every Catholic Should Know

“Amen, amen, I say to you: If any man keep my word, he shall not see death forever.” — John 8:51 The Distinction between two types of sin …

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Are there sins that cannot ever be pardoned?

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February 16, 2021

Are there really sins that cannot ever be pardoned?

Full Question: Are there sins that cannot be pardoned? ANSWER: "but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. This is a sin with eternal consequences."…

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Prayer to St. Joseph for nightly protection

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February 16, 2021

Prayer to St. Joseph for nightly protection

Ask God, St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary to protect you from all evil during the night with this prayer. When we lie down to sleep, it can be…

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February 16, 2021

Prayer to St. Joseph for perseverance

St. Joseph is a model of patience and perseverance, working quietly during the hidden years of Jesus' life. Do you struggle with patience or perseverance? One saint to turn…

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This Lent, take a 40-day virtual pilgrimage through the Holy Land

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February 16, 2021

This Lent, take a 40-day virtual pilgrimage through the Holy Land

The "Pilgrimage in Faith" will take attendees through 40 Holy Land sites in 40 days. Atrio of Catholic groups has organized an extensive 40-day virtual Lenten pilgrimage through the…

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Why Shrove Tuesday is a day for confession

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February 16, 2021

Why Shrove Tuesday is a day for confession

Mardi Gras used to be a time to prepare spiritually for the season of Lent. While many are familiar with food aspect of “Fat Tuesday,” originally it was designed to…

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