Posts in Lent

This Lent, Let God Give You the Gift of Tears

by Andrew Milewski, SJ | Mar 10, 2022 | Lent, Prayers, Spirituality

Emotions in our prayer life can lead us to God. Tears, St. Ignatius writes, are a powerful gift that can lead us to consolation. In this short reflection, Andrew stresses the importance of our emotions in our prayer lives.

The Vine and the Branches: An Online Lenten Retreat

by David Kiblinger, SJ | Feb 27, 2022 | Lent, Lenten Retreat 2022

Lent is almost here and we have a way to help you pray throughout the season. David Kiblinger, SJ, will be giving this year’s Online Lenten Retreat. A new talk will be released every week starting on March 5th. This year’s theme is “The Vine and the Branches.” Join us!

The Third Week: Where the Lord is Leading Us | Seeking God: A Jesuit Retreat

by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Apr 10, 2020 | Holy Week, Seeking God: A Jesuit Retreat, Spirituality, Videos

https://youtu.be/ye8FcM5Kdn4 The grace of the Third Week is to have sorrow and compassion for Jesus, to suffer with him because he goes to his passion for us. This episode begins by discussing the Paschal Path, which is where the Lord is leading us, and a path that...

Easter for the Heavy-Hearted

by Colten Biro | Apr 19, 2019 | Holy Week, In the News, Lent, Spirituality

It’s been a heavy Holy Week. What does that mean for Easter?

One-Minute Homily: Passion Sunday

by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Mar 24, 2018 | Lent, One-Minute Homily, Videos

Christ experiences the depth of human suffering, and he accompanies us in our own suffering. Check out this week’s One-Minute Homily by Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ, based on the readings for Palm Sunday, 2018.

The Shame and Liberation of Lent

by Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ | Mar 8, 2018 | Blogs, Catholic Writing, Lent, Spirituality

Is there value in being reminded that we are sinners? Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ, finds some comfort in church on Ash Wednesday.

One-Minute Homily: Ash Wednesday

by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Feb 14, 2018 | Lent, One-Minute Homily, Videos

Why do people flock to church on Ash Wednesday? Check out the special Ash Wednesday edition of the One-MInute Homily from Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ. Based on the readings for Wednesday, February 14.

How to Celebrate the Easter Triduum at Home

by Louie Hotop, SJ | Apr 7, 2020 | Holy Week, Prayers, Spirituality

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, public Church services have been prohibited around the country. But that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the richness of the Easter Triduum this week. Here are some free liturgical guides to celebrating Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday exactly where you are: at home. These liturgical guides are based on the Roman Missal and include prayers, readings, and rituals with easy to follow directions. Download the guides today!