Pause+Pray

Look more closely at St. Joseph’s “hidden presence” today, and invite him into your heart. Get to know this "father in the shadows" more intimately.

During Lent, we witness Jesus falling and his mother being there. Remember that Mary also sees how heavy your own cross can be.

After little Jacinta Marto became ill, the Blessed Virgin asked if she was willing to suffer further to convert more souls. Jacinta said she was—and did.

Sometimes we imagine life going a certain way for us. However, sometimes God has a different plan. Let go of the life you imagined for the life God has ready for you.

From what have you chosen to abstain during this Lent? Create a practical plan for how to uphold your commitment so that you may gain greater spiritual freedom.

The constant angst and heaviness of the pandemic has taken its toll in some way on each of us. May this prayer remind you of your humanity at a time when it is easy to be hard on yourself.