We praise you, O God, for redeeming the world through our Savior Jesus Christ, who on this day entered the holy city in triumph and was proclaimed messiah and king by those who spread garments and branches along his way. Bless these branches and thosegathered today. Grant us grace, O God, to follow our Lord […]
Sunday, March 17, 2024, 5th Sunday in Lent
Marked with the sign of the cross on our foreheads, we journey through Lent honest about our failings, fears, and everything that holds us back from following Jesus toward abundant life in God. The spiritual practice of journaling provides an opportunity for spiritual guidance, personal insight, and calm reflection. Today, we reflect on Jesus’ question […]
Sunday, March 10, 2024, 4th Sunday in Lent
Marked with the sign of the cross on our foreheads, we journey through Lent honest about our failings, fears, and everything that holds us back from following Jesus toward abundant life in God. The spiritual practice of praying with prayer beads focuses one’s conversation with God. Today, we reflect on praising God, asking for forgiveness, […]
Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, 3 Sunday in Lent
Marked with the sign of the cross on our foreheads, we journey through Lent, honest about our failings, fears, and everything that holds us back from following Jesus toward abundant life in God. The spiritual practice of Lectio Divina is an ancient way of reading scripture 3-4 times with silent meditation and deep breathing between […]
Sunday, February 25, 2024, 2nd Sunday in Lent
Marked with the sign of the cross on our foreheads, we journey through Lent, honest about our failings, fears, and everything that holds us back from following Jesus toward abundant life in God.The spiritual practice of walking the Labyrinth is an ancient practice that incorporates a variety of prayers. Today, we reflect on releasing concerns, […]
Sunday, February 18, 2024, First Sunday in Lent
Marked with the sign of the cross on our foreheads, we enter into Lent honest about our failings, fears, and everything that holds us back from following Jesus toward abundant life in God. The spiritual practices of Meditation and Contemplative Prayer encourage cultivating silence, deep and slow breathing, and listening to God’s spirit. Today, we […]