Fr. Gary’s Lenten Scripture Study
All are welcome to join Fr. Gary for two special online nights of Lenten reflection on March 19th and 26th at 7PM. You can find the study guides and teams link here.
D.I.Y. Lent
Welcome to D.I.Y. Lent! Below you will find a list of opportunities to engage in your faith this Lent, broadly separated into categories centered around service, spirituality, and sustainability. Read on, grab a couple that stand out to you, and be prepared to share starting on March 14th! This list will be updated semi-regularly, especially [...]
Creative Green Fasts
Christians have long used fasting as a Lenten discipline to sharpen their sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit in their daily lives. The minor sacrifices that fasts typically involve can also remind us of the ultimate sacrifice that Christ, in faithfulness to his calling, made on the cross that we commemorate by participation [...]
Meatless is not just for Lent.
It doesn’t get said enough – you can make a huge impact on climate change just by reducing your weekly meat consumption. According to a study released in 2020 by University of Michigan and Tulane University researchers, replacing just half of the animal foods in Americans’ diets with plant-based alternatives would get the U.S. 24 [...]
Lenten Resources
Mass with Pope Francis and the Jesuits On Saturday, March 12th, the Jesuits celebrate the 400th anniversary of the canonizations of St. Ignatius Loyola and St. Francis Xavier. Join Pope Francis via live stream here at 11am EST as he celebrates the eucharist at Gesu Church in Rome. Novena of Grace Those with life-long Jesuit [...]
Lenten Almsgiving Opportunities
LENT Service Opportunities Pope Francis Center Wish List Catholic Relief Services Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan Jesuit Relief Services Church in Eastern Europe Refugee assistance through the Polish Jesuits
Lenten Resources from the Jesuits!
Fr. Gary recommends checking out the introductory webpages of the programs below, and then trying a couple of the programs that appeal to you. Stick with the one that seems to be most helpful. From Ignatian Solidarity Network, “Harden Not Your Hearts: A Lenten Journey in Holy Frustration.” A daily series delivered to your inbox, [...]
Lenten Service Opportunity
Ss. Peter and Paul is collecting women's hygiene products during Lent to assist service centers like the Pope Francis Center and the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in their service to women in need. Collection baskets are in the back of church on the table. Some suggestions include: Pads Tampons Toothbrush/Toothpaste Hairbrush/Comb Deodorant Cleansing wipes Shampoo/Conditioner Lotion [...]