LENT 2017 OFFERINGS
FREE APPS:
Pray 40 Days : Fr. Michael Denk created the Pray 40 Days app to set your prayer time on fire this Lent. This app will change your prayer life forever.
Xt3 Lent Calendar 2017 by Catholic Communications (Archdiocese of Sydney): “The Xt3 Lent Calendar will provide daily inspiration through videos, podcasts and reflections, as well as beautiful images all relating to the theme of mercy.”
Laudate: This app is wonderful year-round, not just during Lent. It provides the daily readings, reflections, and a vast collection of prayers.
Pray 40 Days : Fr. Michael Denk created the Pray 40 Days app to set your prayer time on fire this Lent. This app will change your prayer life forever.
Xt3 Lent Calendar 2017 by Catholic Communications (Archdiocese of Sydney): “The Xt3 Lent Calendar will provide daily inspiration through videos, podcasts and reflections, as well as beautiful images all relating to the theme of mercy.”
Laudate: This app is wonderful year-round, not just during Lent. It provides the daily readings, reflections, and a vast collection of prayers.
FREE Email Subscriptions
Email Subscriptions#40daysofMercy from uCatholic – This daily email will provide the daily readings, a reflection given by popular Catholic speakers, a Lenten challenge and a musical playlist.
Redeemed Online: Subscribe to this channel to get access to daily talks throughout Lent given by a variety of Catholic speakers.
Best Lent Ever by Dynamic Catholic: Catholic Speaker Matthew Kelly provides daily emails with videos and reflections to help you “Rediscover Jesus” this Lent.
Celebrate the Feasts – Katie Warner, known as Catholic Katie, provides emails to help you celebrate feasts and better understand Church traditions.
“Living Lent Daily” by Loyola Press: This will be a daily email based on based on the book Grace-Filled Days by Amy Andrews.
Redeemed Online: Subscribe to this channel to get access to daily talks throughout Lent given by a variety of Catholic speakers.
Best Lent Ever by Dynamic Catholic: Catholic Speaker Matthew Kelly provides daily emails with videos and reflections to help you “Rediscover Jesus” this Lent.
Celebrate the Feasts – Katie Warner, known as Catholic Katie, provides emails to help you celebrate feasts and better understand Church traditions.
“Living Lent Daily” by Loyola Press: This will be a daily email based on based on the book Grace-Filled Days by Amy Andrews.
YouTube Channels
Virtual Stations of the Cross: BustedHalo presents the Stations of the Cross on YouTube. This is a great form of prayer you can do in your own home.
New Catholic Generation: Though not specific to Lent, the New Catholic Generation offers great video commentary on Catholic issues and topics.
Ave Maria Radio : This YouTube channel has a wonderful selection of videos that comment on feast days and Saints.
New Catholic Generation: Though not specific to Lent, the New Catholic Generation offers great video commentary on Catholic issues and topics.
Ave Maria Radio : This YouTube channel has a wonderful selection of videos that comment on feast days and Saints.
2017 InstaLent Photo Challenge from Busted Halo
Need a creative way to add some spiritual reflection to your day-to-day this Lent? Busted Halo's InstaLent photo challenge is back and better than ever.
First, March 1 is Ash Wednesday. So that means: Show us your ash! We want to see your Ash Wednesday ashes — big, small, short, tall. Snap a photo and tag it #showusyourash and #BHLent2017.
Next, continue with the Busted Halo InstaLent Photo Challenge throughout the Season of Lent (until Easter). Lent is a time to reflect and draw closer to God, so we hope to do just that with the creative ideas for photo-sharing we’ll provide each day. Get ready, and get creative!
Your Instagram feed is about to look a whole lot like Lent.
Here is how to participate?
First, March 1 is Ash Wednesday. So that means: Show us your ash! We want to see your Ash Wednesday ashes — big, small, short, tall. Snap a photo and tag it #showusyourash and #BHLent2017.
Next, continue with the Busted Halo InstaLent Photo Challenge throughout the Season of Lent (until Easter). Lent is a time to reflect and draw closer to God, so we hope to do just that with the creative ideas for photo-sharing we’ll provide each day. Get ready, and get creative!
Your Instagram feed is about to look a whole lot like Lent.
Here is how to participate?
25 Pope Francis Quotes to live out in 2017
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12 QUESTIONS ALL CATHOLICS SHOULD KNOW
There are some things so central to the Catholic faith that all Catholics should know them. Obviously, prayers such as the Our Father, Glory Be, and Hail Mary are essential, but what other vital information should a Catholic be able to share with others about the faith?
Take this fun, simple quiz to help refresh your knowledge of a few of the most important things that Catholics should be aware of.
Take this fun, simple quiz to help refresh your knowledge of a few of the most important things that Catholics should be aware of.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK - Courtesy of Our Sunday Visitor
FAMILY ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK - Courtesy of Our Sunday Visitor
FAMILY ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK - Courtesy of Our Sunday Visitor
Bible Readings & Devotions Daily Lectionary Readings (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) - The USCCB website provides three ways to experience the daily readings: read or listen to the daily Catholic Lectionary readings, and watch a video reflection on the daily readings.
What does it mean to "offer up" my suffering?
15 Real-life Examples of How to “Offer It Up” (and the meaning behind the phrase)
3 Things we can do to mirror the joy of Fatima!
Small everyday deeds can help strengthen our faith as we await the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the apparitions in May!
Christmas and New Year Message from Fr. Randall Patterson
Bishop Robert Barron comments on Christmas and the Prologue of John
Emma Stone and SNL Show Us How Mary Could Have Responded on Christmas
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In December of 2016, Emma Stone played the role of Mary in a Nativity scene on Saturday Night Live. The skit shows Mary getting annoyed with the circumstances of Christ’s birth, concerned about her appearance, and exasperated at the thought of visitors arriving after she has just had a baby.
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Mary, the Mother of God, wasn’t annoyed with the conditions in which the Savior was born or concerned about how she looked or exasperated at the fact that visitors arrived to greet the Newborn King. As the skit portrays, she might have had every right to be, but Mary didn’t make the situation about her needs and comfort. She was focused solely on the Son of God and rejoicing in His birth.
Let us strive to be more like Mary this Christmas Season...[MORE] |
Christmas is a Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ from the Virgin Mary which has become one of the most prominent global holidays and is celebrated by Christians and non-Christians around the globe.
Christmas, from the words, “Christ’s Mass” is presently celebrated on December 25, as it has been throughout much of history. Read More
Christmas, from the words, “Christ’s Mass” is presently celebrated on December 25, as it has been throughout much of history. Read More
“Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.”
—St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Gratitude shifts our focus away from our own complaints and problems. If we are busy noticing the blessings in our lives --[MORE]
—St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Gratitude shifts our focus away from our own complaints and problems. If we are busy noticing the blessings in our lives --[MORE]