Lent
Lent with St. Clare: Third Sunday
All too often, we see God as a distant figure. When we do that, though, we fail to see the many ways that God is working in our lives. Perhaps God is present in a friend or family member who is helping or consoling us.
We Are Found
Reflect During Lent, as we are called to look more closely at the Stations of the Cross, we witness Jesus falling for the first time, and his mother being there. May this prayer remind you that Mary sees how heavy ...
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Lent with St. Clare: Second Saturday
St. Clare of Assisi probably would have been uncomfortable hearing such accolades. Clare wanted only to follow and serve Christ. She chose to do so in a quiet and humble way, along with her sisters.
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Lent with St. Clare: Second Friday
Clare shared her faith and wisdom with so many outside San Damiano and far beyond her own time. Indeed, she counseled and nursed an ailing Francis during one of his visits. How might we be in service to others?
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Journey Toward Rebirth
Reflect During the weeks of Lent, we embrace the sorrowful mystery of Christ’s death, knowing we are always journeying toward rebirth. Pray Dear Jesus, Throughout these desolate forty days, our faith in yougrows buds of hopethat we know will soon unfoldbecause you’ve ...
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Lent with St. Clare: Second Wednesday
We live in a world that is constantly changing—minute by minute—right before our eyes. We are surrounded by the never-ending cycle of social media, news, streaming services, and a whole host of other “here this minute, gone the next” sources ...
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Lent with St. Clare: Second Tuesday
In 1240, a group of Saracen mercenaries attacked the convent at San Damiano on their way to the city of Assisi. St. Clare, though sick and weak, confronted the men and held them off by raising the monstrance containing the ...
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