Lenten Prayer
During Lent, our Churches of the Home are called to come together to reflect on the life, sacrifice, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This time of prayer and contemplation encourages us to grow in faith, seek forgiveness, and strengthen our relationship with God, habits which are fruitful beyond the season of Lent.
Communication is essential in every relationship, especially in our relationship with God. By dedicating time to heartfelt conversations with God, we grow in understanding and we are able to see God's guidance, strength, and forgiveness. Through prayer, we can reflect on our lives, acknowledge any shortcomings, and express gratitude for God’s love and mercy. The Lenten themes of repentance and renewal points us towards a more intentional and contemplative approach to prayer, allowing for our hearts and minds to be transformed and aligned with God’s will.
Take time to intentionally pray with all members of your Church of the Home and create a shared spiritual journey inorder to grow in a deeper sense of unity and support. By dedicating time to prayer and reflection every day, Churches of the Home can experience a transformative season that enriches our spiritual lives and strengthens our bonds with one another.
Kids/Teen Prayer Ideas from Hallow.com
Pray on the way to school
Play Guess the Saint each day
Pick a relative each day and pray for that person
Call a grandparent after church and discuss the Gospel/homily
Go to bed five minutes early and spend extra time talking with God
Research the name of your church and learn about its origins
Pay special attention to the intercessions at Mass and choose one to pray for during the week
Go to confession
Research organizations that support Catholic youth like LifeTeen and National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry
Adult Prayer Ideas from Hallow.com
Subscribe to a daily prayer newsletter (Like the Busy Person's Retreat at www.gbres.org/bpr or Notre Dame and the Jesuits both offer good options)
Each morning, scroll through the contacts on your phone. Randomly stop and say a prayer for whichever person you land on
Spend a few minutes with Scripture each day
Start the Bible in Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz
Attend daily Mass once a week
Attend or pray the Stations of the Cross every Friday
Invite a friend to attend Mass with you
Attend Adoration of the Eucharist
Go to confession
Pray the Rosary once a day
Pray the Daily Examen
Join Hallow’s #Pray40 Lent Challenge
LENTEN OFFERINGS
Join us for Mass this weekend
in person at 4:00 PM on Saturday, 8:30 or 10:30 AM on Sunday, on www.gbres.org/live, our YouTube channel, and our Facebook page.
READINGS FOR THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES
VIRTUALLY SUNDAY REFLECTION
Eager to embrace a new opportunity this Lenten season? Consider the idea of moving from merely knowing the tenets of faith to actively living them out, particularly in the areas of prayer, fasting, and generosity. We are called to reflect on our actions and commitments during Lent and encouraged to embody the messages of the gospel in our daily lives. Join Sister Marla as she reflects on this weekend's scripture readings.
FAMILIES
WEEKLY BULLETIN
(click to read)
PARISH LYCEUM
The Parish Lyceum will feature a variety of topics, guidelines, and relevant information to nurture the PIESS of our lives – physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and social.
Katie and Tony break open the song
"Long Black Train" by Josh Turner
for the first Sunday of Lent.
Lyrics:
Well, I can hear the whistle from a mile away
It sounds so good but I must stay away
That train is a beauty, makin' everybody stare
But its only destination is the middle of nowhere
But you know there's victory in the Lord, I say
Victory in the Lord
Cling to the Father and His Holy name
And don't go ridin' on that long black train
NEWEST MEMBER IN OUR FAMILY OF FAITH
RECENT LOSS IN OUR PARISH FAMILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ongoing Events
Ruby and Res
Ruby was a little bored during a recent practice of this weekend's gospel.
Or maybe she's not happy she doesn't have a part.
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