HOLY WEEK
Praying with Hope
Your Guide to Holy Week
Holy week customs, quizzes, making Holy Week more meaningful, a quiz and the last seven words of Jesus.
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9 Journal Prompts for Holy Week
Journaling is one of my favorite ways to pray. There have been many times when I’ve gone into adoration or the chapel, journal in hand, and sat in front of Jesus writing about everything that was on my heart. I hope that these journal prompts help you to draw closer to Jesus during Holy Week, as we prepare our hearts for the holiest day of the year.
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I Confess
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is about an encounter with God’s mercy and forgiveness. It’s not something to be scared of… no matter how long it’s been or how big your sins.
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for March seeks to highlight the joy that the sacrament of reconciliation brings, and reminds us that it’s a loving and merciful encounter between God and ourselves.
Ecological Examen
This Ecological Examen is a tool for prayer, reflection and action as individuals in their home, parish, school, university or community deepen our commitment to caring our call to care for creation and the most vulnerable. Please join the Ignatian Family in seeking a conversion of heart to embrace ecological justice and Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home.
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If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you. Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins, guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes.
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EASTER
Praying with Joy
A Step-By-Step Guide to the Easter Vigil
The most beautiful liturgy of the year, explained in a brief guide.
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A beautiful meditation to better experience the power of Resurrection in this time of pandemic.
Easter Sunday Devotional
Music, reflection prompt and prayer to fully experience the power of the Resurrection and the joy of Easter.
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The Via Lucis: A Meditative Journey Celebrating the Risen Christ
The Via Lucis is an Easter devotional series celebrating the resurrection of Christ. This new devotion aims at helping the faithful follow Christ and his disciples from Resurrection morning to Pentecost. We invite you to join us on this meditative journey and pray for our missionaries throughout the process.
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Via Lucis (Way of Light): The Stations of the Resurrection
You may have prayed the stations of the cross during Lent. Did you know that there are also the stations of the Light for the Easter season? You can pray it in the silence of your home, with family, or contact friends and members of the community and pray it over the phone, or other methods of communication! The VIA LUCIS is the Way of the light, inviting us to meditate on 14 stations of the resurrection with scripture.
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