Thank you so much for taking part in this year’s first “UD Lenten Challenge.” What a successful first try it was. We distributed hundreds and hundreds of our purple challenge bracelets and we had many follow us on Twitter as well as this blog page. Thank you all for taking part and for your support with this new project.
My prayer is that you were able to stay committed to your goal and that your season of Lenten was a fruitful time for you to grow closer in your faith.
I hope that you all have a blessed Easter season.
Peace,
UD Liturgy
This is what this Holy week and this Lenten season are all about.
Some inspriing words by Matt Maher as we prepare to begin the Triduum this Holy Thursday evening. May we remember what it is that Christ has done for all of us and may we be reminded how important the community of believers is to out faith.
Rend your hearts, open your hearts because only in a broken and open hearts can the merciful love of God who enter, who loves and heals it. -Pope Francis
Today, March 25th, is the Feast of the Annunciation of Mary. May we strive to be like Mary, especially during this Holy Week. May God bless us with the grace and patience to say “Yes” to that which we are called to do with our lives. May we be courageous yet gentle like Mary, our Mother.
And the holiest of all weeks begins.
And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.”
-Mark 14:16
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There are many things that can only be seen through eyes that have cried
We know only too well that what we are doing is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. But if the drop were not there, the ocean would be missing something.”
― Mother Teresa
You've made the commitment to challenge yourself during this Lenten season to grow deeper in your faith. Check out this blog for daily inspiration to help you reach your goal. If you'd like to write a reflection or share something on the blog, please email Katie Mathews at mathewsk1@udayton.edu
