Throughout this Lenten series, we have been walking with Jesus through his life on earth. We have watched him break down walls in people's hearts throughout the Gospel and encounter them, changing their hearts.
Fr. Mark Toups offers a meditation that will immerse you in Scripture and prepare your heart as you go through this fifth week of Lent.
- Pope Benedict XVI teaches us that, to give God our full, absolute “yes,” we must begin by giving him our many little “yeses” and small daily sacrifices. In what area(s) of your life can you try to offer God more of your little “yeses”? What places in your heart is God waiting for you to surrender to him so that healing and new growth can take place?
- As we reflected, fasting can be challenging—but the best way to succeed in a challenge is to have a plan. To prepare for Holy Week, what steps can you take now to help yourself fast from (or at least strictly limit) using your smartphone, excess noise, and food and alcohol? Who will hold you accountable?
- VIDEO REFLECTION: Follow Fr. Toups as he leads you in the guided meditation in this video. What strikes you the most as you imagine this scene? How do you feel this moment launching you into Holy Week?
- Now take a moment to reflect on the past week, going over the meditations that bore the most fruit in your prayer, the things you wrote, and your reflections on this week’s video. How has your prayer changed this week?
As we continue to journey into the grace-filled Lenten season, we invite you to reflect on its significance and embrace the transformation God is waiting to give you.
Wishing you a blessed and reflective Lenten season. May this time of prayer and self-discovery lead us to a profound encounter with the love and grace of our Lord.
In His love and mercy,
Sr. Lupita FdCC
On Friday, March 22, our Confirmation candidates will present the living Stations of the Cross, at 7pm in the Church. You're all invited.
