Focus on the Mass For Lent - “...And With Your Spirit!”

Over these past few weeks we've been taking some time to look at what we do and say at the Mass. Our hope is that, this Lent, we can become more conscious of what is happening every time we go to Mass so that it not only becomes a richer, more rewarding experience for us, but that we will be able to grow as Christians and be brighter lights of Christ's love for the world. Last week we looked at the words “The Lord be with you!” and how God uses this greeting as an invitation to allow Him to do something great in our lives. This week we want to look at our response to this invitation.  As Father says to us, “The Lord be with you”...

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Give Your Child’s Lenten Sacrifice A Focus!

Sacrifice is never easy. It's even harder when you're a kid. Here are three ways you can help your child with this traditional Lenten practice; + Have your children draw a picture of their Lenten sacrifice or write it down. Post it beside their bed or place it on your table. As you tuck them into bed at night or sit down at the table for supper, take a few minutes to ask each child how they are doing. Ask them if their Lenten sacrifice was hard or easy today. Spend some time talking about Jesus’ passion, and how even though it was hard, painful and tiring, he never gave up because of His love for them. + Encourage your child to choose someone...

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