Lent 2009

Posted March 5, 2009

Journey with St. Paul through Lent
Week 1: Now is the acceptable time
By Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas

Week 2: If God is for us, who can be against us?
By Most Reverend Joseph P. McFadden

Week 3: The power of Christ crucified
By Most Reverend Joseph R. Cistone

Week 4: Imagine the depth, breadth of God’s mercy
By Most Reverend Robert P. Maginnis

Week 5: Christ’s model of courage and trust
By Most Reverend Louis A. DeSimone

Holy Week: Humility and obedience in Christ
By Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas

Message of Pope Benedict XVI for Lent 2009

Fasting: Self-restraint in order to leave space for God

Regulations for fasting and abstinence during Lent

Phoenixville parishes cherish Polish, Slovak traditions

Operation Rice Bowl series begins March 4

Cardinal Rigali’s Lenten Letter 2009

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
The Lenten Season

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