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Lenten Notes for Homilists, Teachers and Catechists

The following text for a Scriptural Stations of the Cross is adapted from the stations found on the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. These stations are based on those celebrated by Pope John Paul II on

Fr. Mike knows the tricks we can play on ourselves when it comes to picking something for Lent. So he gives a straightforward guideline: Don’t pick something that’s arbitrary. Pick something that is necessary.

In this video, Fr. Mike explains how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of a spiritually fruitful Lent. He then challenges us to try new ways to exercise these Lenten practices, sharing several simple strategies for drawing closer