Lenten Focus 2023
“To be understood as to understand,
To be loved as to love, For it is in giving that we receive. . .”
~ from The Prayer of Saint Francis
Lenten Resources for Each Week ~ Recursos Cuaresmales por Cada Semana
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“The Mass is the most perfect form of prayer.” – Pope Paul VI
“The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.” Pope John Paul II
Bishop Barron the Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
Kids’ Bulletin Activities for children
Fun look at the Mass for young people
Make a Mini-Mass Kit and help children explore the Mass
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Pray the Examen and hear God
Guided Meditation for Lent
Come to Adoration every Thursday, guide
Meditation with theme of hunger and healing
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“Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” – Matthew 25:40 (NRSV)
Catholic Relief Services (crs.org)
Introduction to Operation Rice Bowl by Catholic Relief Services
Meditation with theme of hunger and healing
Catholic Social Teaching for Youth
Catholic Social Teaching in 2 Minutes
Man who experienced homelessness in Portland helps others at Blanchet House
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Catholic Bible Study: St. Luke
Bible Story for kids- Jesus is Tempted in the Desert
Catholic Children’s Bible- Great for studying!
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Guided Examination of Conscience through Ascension Press
Examination of Conscience with the Beatitudes
The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church
Going to Confession for adults with Fr. Mike Schmitz
Going to confession for children
For children: the Five Steps of Confession
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