During the Lenten season we are called to enter more fully into the spirit of sacrifice, renewal, and repentance. We can embrace this call in various ways, including by praying the “Stations of the Cross.”
The publication “Catholic Online” stated, “The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. At each station, the individual recalls and meditates on a specific event from Christ’s last day.”
As we reflect on these words, we may note that each Friday during Lent we are invited to come together as a faith community at 7:00 PM to pray the “Stations of the Cross.”
Praying the “Stations” can provide us with an opportunity to avail ourselves of abundant spiritual graces. (Read more…)
We are privileged to host a two-day, two-topic Lenten Parish Mission on Sunday, March 12th, and Monday, March 13th presented by Jon Leonetti, who will offer an evening session from 6:30 – 8:00 PM.
Jon Leonetti is an internationally recognized mission presenter, who weaves stories into an engaging, passionate message of hope. John will give us both practical and effective ways to live, know, and grow in our Catholic faith.
A Parish Mission can be viewed as an opportunity for spiritual healing, renewal, and reconciliation. It also can provide an opportunity to change hearts and transform lives as we renew and strengthen our relationship with our Lord. (Read more…)
On Ash Wednesday we started the Season of Lent with the imposition of ashes on our heads. It is meant to remind us of our identity and relationship with God. First, it means we belong to God. We are his children. Second, as his children, we have the responsibility to make Jesus’ presence felt and experienced in this world. Third, given the identity and relationship that we have with God, as His children, we are constantly called to holiness of life. (Read more…)
February 22nd is Ash Wednesday, the day that marks the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. The day gets its name from the practice of placing ashes on one’s head as a celebration and reminder of human mortality and as a sign of repentance. Through the placing of ashes on our heads, we are reminded of the frailty of life, God’s call to follow, and the good news that comes at Easter — that good conquers evil, that life triumphs death. (Read more…)
This weekend, during all Masses, we will celebrate World Marriage Day to honor the husband and the wife as head of the family – the basic unit of society; and to salute the beauty of their faithfulness.
The annual observance of the marriage day takes on new meaning these days as the sacrament and institution and meaning of marriage are facing crucial new challenges from within and without.
More than ever, couples are experiencing problems arising from a widespread mistaken understanding of what marriage truly is; and unity and indissolubility are being replaced by personal fulfillment. (Read more…)
no event
Copyright © 2025 · All Rights Reserved · St. Catherine of Siena
Nonprofit Website by GivingPress · RSS Feed · Log in
Last Updated: by
Fourth Sunday of Lent
During the weeks of Lent, the Scripture readings and Mass prayers at our weekday Masses invite us to seriously respond to the call to conversion of heart that we heard on Ash Wednesday and to continue in our efforts to enter into the season as best we can. We are called to turn away from our sinfulness and to turn towards God. The traditional Lenten penances of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are held up before us as excellent ways of responding to this challenge to faithfully live the Lenten season. (Read more…)