
A Friar Reflects on Ash Wednesday
As Lent begins, we hear the words in the first reading for Ash Wednesday: “Rend your hearts, not your garments.”
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As Lent begins, we hear the words in the first reading for Ash Wednesday: “Rend your hearts, not your garments.”

Friday of the First Week of Lent | Readings: Ezekiel 18:21–28; Matthew 5:20–26

Thursday of the First Week of Lent | Readings: Esther C:12, 14–16, 23–25; Matthew 7:7–12

This year, plan Easter celebrations to take place throughout the Easter season. Put as much effort into this as you put into Lent!

Wednesday of the First Week of Lent | Readings: Jonah 3:1-10, Luke 11:29-32

Tuesday of the First Week of Lent | Readings: Isaiah 55:10–11; Matthew 6:7–15
REFLECTION
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Monday of the First Week of Lent | Readings: Leviticus 19:1–2, 11–18; Matthew 25:31–46

First Sunday of Lent | Readings: Mark 1:12–15; Matthew 4:1–11; Luke 4:1–13

Saturday After Ash Wednesday | Isaiah 58:9b–14; Luke 5:27–32
Reflection
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Friday After Ash Wednesday | Readings: Isaiah 58:1–9a; Matthew 9:14–15