Catholic Theological Union hosts novena for migrants, immigrants

Nine bishops and archbishops from across the United States will lead prayers and reflections during a March 14-22 national novena for migrants and immigrants hosted by the Bernardin Center at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, including Cardinal Cupich on the final day.

Although pope is improving, he will not lead Ash Wednesday services

While Pope Francis' condition has continued to improve, the Vatican announced that he will not lead his traditional Ash Wednesday services in Rome March 5.

Resources to enhance your Lenten journey

Various resources are available to help Catholics delve more deeply into the spirituality of Lent, including those listed below:

Pope proposes Lenten resolution: Keep your eyes on Jesus

This Lent, Christians should become “seekers of light” by keeping their sights set on the light of Jesus through prayer and participating in the sacraments, Pope Francis said.

Grad student creates Stations of the Cross with migration theme

When Jacqueline Romo was considering what to do for her senior thesis project at Dominican University in 2019, she drew on her personal and faith journeys for inspiration and created “The Passion of the Monarca Migrante,” which uses the monarch butterfly and the plight of migrants to depict the Stations of the Cross.

Meditating on Jesus’ 40 days in the desert can enrich Lent

Lent is a time of preparation for the commemoration of Jesus’ death and Resurrection and his ultimate second coming. To unpack this season, editor Joyce Duriga spoke with Kevin Pease, director of the Scripture School at the Institute for Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago.

What are you giving up?

It’s that time of year again. The time of year when Catholics ask each other what they are giving up for Lent.

Lent: A spiritual springtime

A bishop recently recounted for me a humorous incident that occurred during a Mass he had celebrated. When it came time for the washing of the hands during the preparation of gifts, the altar server informed the bishop that the sacristan had failed to put out the bowl of water and towel.

Pope's message for Lent: Synodal and Lenten journeys require effort, sacrifice, focusing on God

Tradition is a source of inspiration for seeking out new paths to take with Jesus and for avoiding the traps of stagnation or impromptu experimentation, Pope Francis said.

Happy Lent!

Did anybody besides me notice how dark and gloomy the weather was at the end of January and the beginning of February this year?
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