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From Ashes to Easter FROM Lent Reflections from Pope Francis Ashes The reorienting and realigning transformation know as conversion TO has been essential to Christianity from its very beginnings. Since Easter conversion is the essential work of Lent, we invite you to go on your Lenten journey of conversion from Ash Wednesday to Easter with Pope Francis as your guide. Relying on a daily reflection, together Francis with a scripture verse to contemplate and a question to prompt your

DE LAS response, let Pope Francis help you transform your Cenizas A LA Pascua relationship with God this Lent.

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Journey of the Heart JOURNEY OF THE Reflections for Lent by Henri J.M Nouwen This booklet of daily Lenten reflections by Henri J.M. Nouwen—priest, HEART psychologist, chaplain, and one of the most down-to-earth spiritual guides of the 20th century—will lead you on a journey to the heart of your existence where you can meet God. He touches on important Lenten practices like praying, listening to God, embracing solitude and silence, attending to God’s presence, together with insights about the central events of Holy Week. Each reflection is connected to a relevant quote from Scripture and ends with a brief prayer starter to let you go where your heart takes you.

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Here I Am, Lord NEW! Daily Reflections on the 2021 Lenten Mass Readings This booklet of reflections related to the Church’s daily Lenten Mass Readings for 2021, selected from a variety of spiritual authors from our quarterly daily reflection booklet Words of Grace, is a special way to use the Lenten season as a time to renew your relationship with Jesus as his disciple. Whether you attend daily Mass or just want to connect more closely to the daily Scriptures, these thoughtful meditations, prayer starters and “facts about the faith” can be used anytime when you want to take time to reflect and pray. Lord

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A Beautiful Day in A Beautiful Day in God's Neighborhood God’s NEW! Practicing the Lenten Medicine of Forgiveness Neighborhood Inspired by the recent movie about children’s TV host Mr. Rogers who helps a journalist reconcile with his estranged father, this booklet invites us to discover reconciliation amidst dissention in our divisive times and to celebrate cooperation, commonality and inclusion. The reflections remind us that forgiveness is rooted in neighborhoods, places where diverse people of various gifts and shortcomings form welcoming supportive communities. Forgive- ness is not ignorance of flaws, but looking past weaknesses toward the surpassing prize of holy communion. Each reflection is also ac-

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A Season for Goodness' Sake Reflections for Lent by Jerry Welte Wise parents and teachers do not bid children to focus on failures in their absence, but on exhibiting their best behavior. Similarly, Lent is not a time to dwell on sin, but a season to foster virtue and strive for goodness while the Lord is away. A Season for Goodness’ Sake, contemplates our mission of loving discipleship and emphasizes Christ’s desire for our growth, healing, and forgiveness. Each day of Lent is provided with a scripture verse, a reflection, and a brief A SEASON FOR prayer. This resource encourages individuals and communities to Goodness’ answer God’s Lenten call to holiness. God’s Lenten Sake Call to Holiness Order Code 17-342 | 5 ⅜" x 8 ⅜" | 32 pages 1-99, $.85 each | 100-499, $.68 each | 500 + $.59

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Understanding Lent Understanding Holy Week An Explanation of the Holy Season An Explanation of the Sacred Week An informative resource for those who seek A resource designed for anyone who seeks a fuller understanding of the meaning of a deeper understanding of the most sacred Lent. Includes historical background, the week of the Church year. It includes histori- evolution of Lenten practices, and an over- cal background, an overview of Holy Week view of its rituals and symbols. Ideal for liturgies, and insights into the meaning those interested in better using the Lent sea- of the week’s central symbols and rituals. son to turn to the Lord. Order Code 21-396 Order Code 21-398

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Beginning of Grace Daily Lenten Reflections by Spiritual Reflections by Pope Francis Lenten Reflections Lenten Reflections Pope Francis from Pope Francis from Pope Francis Pope Francis reminds us that “Lent is a new “Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of for each community and every believer. Above all Christ’s victory over death.” These selected re- it is a time of grace.” So in this booklet of daily flections touch on the many dimensions of our Lenten reflections, Pope Francis invites us to be personal conversion to Christ and to his example drawn more deeply into the heart of God and its of mercy and service. Use these meditations—to- mystery of overflowing love. Use these insight- gether with a related Scripture quote and prayer ful spiritual meditations—together with a related starter—to change your life and draw closer to Scripture quote and a prayer starter to draw clos- Jesus this Lent. Order Code 15-391 er to Jesus this Lent. Order Code 13-371

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Pray Always! NEW! Praying through Lent with the Saints Pray Jesus encouraged his disciples “to pray always without becoming weary” (Lk 18:1). He also warned them not to flaunt their piety and Always! babble away thinking God would be pleased with many words (Mt 5:5-7). Lent is a good time to remember that prayer does not have to be a long-drawn out affair. Rather it can be a brief, direct and heart-felt sharing of our feelings and thoughts with the God who loves us. These brief exchanges are the nourishment that keeps our relationship with God growing and flourishing. The brief prayers in this booklet by various saints help us to get started wherever and whenever we want to draw closer to God.

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Make Each Responding Prayer, Love Day Sacred to God's Word and Service Prayers to Sanctify Praying through Lent Praying through Lent Each Lenten Day with Pope Francis with St. Mother Teresa This prayer booklet gathers brief Lent is our chance to deepen our Lent is the season for deepen- prayers from the saints to use relationship to Christ by listening our relationship to Christ. each day in the morning, midday ing and responding more fully to This Lent, our guide for Lenten and evening and for particular God’s Word to us. This booklet renewal is St. Teresa of Cal- occasions like before your spiri- offers a daily Scripture verse and cutta, who through her words tual reading or preparing for the a prayer from Pope Francis to in- inspire and help us grow in holi- sacrament of reconciliation and spire us and help us grow in holiness. This booklet of daily scrip- on the Sundays and special days ness this Lent. As Pope Francis ture and prayer reminds us of of Lent and Holy Week. Keep it points out, “reading a Scripture Mother Teresa's core Christian in your pocket and use it daily to passage, you will ﬁ nd Jesus, and insight that “prayer in action is be more attentive to God’s pres- everything takes on new meaning love, and love in action is ser- ence during your Lenten days. when you ﬁ nd your treasure in the vice.” Order Code 11-356 Order Code 15-395 Gospel.” Order Code 13-375 Limited Quantities!

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Lent 2021 Calendar This colorful and convenient Lenten Calendar suggests a brief verse from the daily Mass readings and WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY 18 19 20 Lent ASH WEDNESDAY Deny Yourself Fast from Food Listen to Me, O God encouragement for applying it to your daily life. This How will you turn What must you leave Share some food Take some time to back to God and behind to follow Jesus today with those who lift your voice to God change your life this more closely this Lent? are poor and hungry? in prayer. 2021 Lent. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Psalm 51: 12 Luke 9:23 Isaiah 58:7 Psalm 86:1-2 calendar is ideal for parishioners and families to use 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 God’s Kingdom Is Love Your Neighbor Jesus’ Prayer Have Mercy, O God Give Good Things Fast from Anger Love Your Enemies Near as Yourself Take time to say the How might you How might you best How might you Pray for someone with Be more attentive to Our Father and let respond to Jesus’ call How might you be make reconciliation imitate God’s great whom you are angry in their homes and makes for a great insert into par- God’s presence in your it become your own to greater love for more loving to others with someone today? generosity and give to and let your anger go. life today. today? prayer to God. others? others. Mark 1:14-15 Leviticus 19:18 Matthew 6:9-13 Psalm 51:3-4 Matthew 7:7-11 Matthew 5:23-24 Matthew 5:43-45 28 1 MARCH 2 3 4 5 6 To Serve Not Be ish mailings. You Are My Stop Judging Hear God’s Word God Probes Our Fast from Violence Father I Have Beloved Child Served Heart Sinned Strive today to be less How might you find God sent Jesus to Jesus encourages us to Be with Jesus as he Like the prodigal son, Thank God for judgmental about oth- more time to listen to show us how to love serve the needs of reveals what you need let us go to God to adopting you as a ers and their actions. God’s Word for you and do good for beloved child. today? others not our own. to draw closer to him. others. ask for forgiveness. Mark 9:7 Luke 6:37 Isaiah 1:10 Matthew 20:28 Jeremiah 17:10 John 3:16 Luke 15:21 Also Available in Spanish 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 You Are God’s Thirst for God Forgive Others Obey God’s Listen to God’s Voice Fast from Idolatry God Will Heal Us Temple Whom might you Commands Be attentive to how What has God most How might you put From what do you What most needs most need to forgive Which commandment much you want to been prompting you God first in your heart most want to have preparation for God to today to restore a do you most need to draw nearer to God to do this Lent? and in your life? God heal you today? come to dwell in you? this Lent. relationship? attend to today? NEW! John 2:18 Psalm 42:3 Matthew 21:35 Matthew 5:19 Jeremiah 7:23 Mark 12:29 Hosea 6:1 14 15 16 17 18 19 ST. JOSEPH 20 Order Code 21-211 (English) God Is Rich in Mercy A New Creation Fear Not I Cannot Forget You The Father Sent Me Fast from Ignorance Who Is Jesus? How has God been Hand your fear over Like a mother, God How might you Spend time today Answer for yourself Consider the ways God working to create to God who is with cannot forget you and respond to Jesus’ learning more about who you think Jesus is has blessed you this something new in you you and will give you will always be with presence to reveal God Jesus and his message. and what he has done. Order Code 21-219 (Spanish) Lent. this Lent? courage. you. to you? Ephesians 2:4 Isaiah 65:1-2 Psalm 46:2-3 Isaiah 49:15 John 5:37-38 John 7:28-29 John 7:40-41 21 22 23 24 25 THE ANNUNCIATION 26 27 A New Covenant Sin No More Seek God Remain in My Word Recall God’s Works Fast from Revenge Be Loyal Now is the time to Spend time today Jesus, let us be loyal 8 ½" x 11" | Sold in multiples of 50 Rejoice that God has Take time to quietly Praise and thank God Put aside all desire to change whatever considering where come to dwell in your ponder Jesus’ words today for the beauty of repay someone for any to God’s ways even if draws you away from God is most at work heart. today? creation. evil done to you. it means hardship. godly ways. in your life? Jeremiah 31:33 John 8:11 John 8:28-29 John 8:31-32 Psalm 104:4-5 John 10:31-32 John 11:47-50 50-200, $.17 each | 250-450, $.15 each 28 PALM SUNDAY 29 30 31 1 APRIL HOLY THURSDAY 2 GOOD FRIDAY 3 EASTER VIGIL God’s Suffering Bring Forth Justice One Will Betray Me Done for You My Body Given Behold, the Man! Jesus Is Risen! Servant How have you most Draw courage from for You How can you create Spend time today How might you share How might you share betrayed your loyalty Jesus who sees his right relationships Share yourself and contemplating Jesus in this Good News with 500 + $.11 each in the sufferings of and commitment to suffering from God’s (justice) as Jesus did? your food as Jesus did. his last hours. others today? others today? Jesus? viewpoint. Philippians 2:8-9 Isaiah 42:1 John 13:21 Isaiah 50:7 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 19:4-5 Mark 16:6-8

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Jesus walked 17 FEBRUARY 18 We read the Bible 19 20 through deserts, more often in Lent. Can waters, mountains, you and a parent find this Sunday Monday Tuesday Lent startsWednesday verse? 2 Corinthians 6:2Thursday Friday Saturday and cities to do his today! work. What work Read it aloud. did he do? Walk We start our Say it together light go with Jesus to walk through as a prayer together. Gather your Calendar for Children Easter and Lent today. for meals family and ask a parent to find out! Ask a parent: or before light a candle. Then pray How will we bed! Jesus walked through many kinds keep Lent of places. Fill a clay flowerpot saucer with this year? sand to remember the desert that Jesus walked through. Count down the days to Easter with stories 21 22 23 24 25 Lent is like a 26 27 Now think of ways Jesus was free: When we In the desert, Jesus was desert. For a while, we do fast in hungry. But he wanted to without some things. Lent, we taste freedom. from scripture, feast day reflections, and sim- give up something we like. The things “Ask and it will be given to In the desert, Jesus fasted we like are you,” Jesus says. God wants ple activities in this inviting calendar. Colorful Jesus went to the desert for 40 days and 40 nights. good! Instead of time spent on to give us freedom. Free to forgive. Free to to pray. Jesus liked to pray, Fasting means going without But when we go without getting food, Jesus had free For a while, we want more Write down ways you want teach. Free to love. Write “Abba!” which means “Fa- something. Jesus went them, we “taste” another time to wander and to think. free time to do and to think, to be free and put them down the one you like best ther!” What will you pray? without food. good thing: freedom. Free time to listen to God. to love and to listen to God. with your sand. and put it in your sand pile. Draw a four-panel cartoon 28 1 MARCH 2 3 4 A rock is hard! 5 Jesus didn’t stay on 6 of these friends. In your illustrations take children through the Lenten Climbing a the mountain. He came Close your eyescartoon, for awhat does Martha On the mountain the moment. What do you hear? Imagine mountain is hard! back down and kept say? What does Mary say? disciples saw something Now try to being on the Why did Jesus do it? walking—and talking! What does Jesus say? What new, too: Jesus shining listen deeper. mountain. Ask a parent to read to does Lazarus say? like the sun. Can you get up you his story in What might tomorrow to see something Luke 15:11-32. God be saying season to Easter morning! Makes a great ad- On a mountain new? to you? you look and see the world a new way. Jesus and his friends go to Now you hear a voice: “This Here’s another way: a mountain. Find a rock that is my beloved child. Listen to Cut a frame with a 2 x 2 dition to any refrigerator or bulletin board. reminds you of a mountain him!” What’s the best thing window. Take it outside. and add it to your sand. Jesus could say to you? What do you see?

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AllSaintsPress.com Full-Page Seasonal Bulletin Inserts 7 NEW! NEW! THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE TRIDUUM THE JOURNEY OF OUR REDEMPTION The Events of Lent Christ in the Desert Celebrating the Triduum THE HISTORY and at Church and at Home OF THE TRIDUUM Lent Holy Week Lenten observance in the early centuries of The Paschal Triduum (TRID-oo-um), THELent MOST is an Anglo-Saxon IMPORTANT word THING meaning anyone spring can. The season lasts the Church was closely linked with Christ’s Latin for “three days,” commemorates Many parishes have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as part of their Holy By the second century, dofrom for Lent Ash is Wednesdayto “return to until the Lord the Masswith your of the whole Lord’s Supper on forty days of testing in the desert. So the Christ’s redemptive journey through celebration. Spend some extra time in silent prayer before the Eu- Christians celebrated the heart”Holy (Joel Thursday. 2:12). That’s the root meaning of repent: Lenten journey has long been seen as go- death, burial and resurrection to new life. great Easter Vigil, an event which began the night of to turn around. Catholics have traditionally expressed ing with Jesus, figuratively, at least, into The Church observes the Triduum as a Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, often observed by Good Friday. By calling Holy Saturday, continu- sorrow for sin and the desire to live as genuine disciples the desert. The Catechism of the Catholic single event made up of three distinct parts: receiving a cross of ashes on the forehead at Mass. to mind the steps in our Savior’s journey to Calvary, we can better appreciate ing until dawn on Easter of Christ through the three traditional Lenten disciplines Church notes: “By the solemn forty days of what he did for us. Group or individual recitation of the Sorrowful Mysteries Holy Week includes the days from Palm Sunday through Easter. morning. During this vigil, of fasting, almsgiving and prayer—which help to turn Lent the Church unites herself each year to of the rosary is another powerful way to call to mind Jesus’ sacrifice. HOLY THURSDAY: Christians commemorated us towardPalm Christ or Passion as the true Sunday source has of contrastinghappiness. These names, one because the mystery of Jesus in the desert” (#540). The first day of the Triduum is filled with the action is also a day of fast and abstinence: Those 14 and older are to salvation history, awaited are formsof Jesus’ of self-denial: triumphant we entrydeny theinto tendency Jerusalem in (tous tothe waving palm “Filled with the holy Spirit, Jesus returned of Christ’s self-gift. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper abstain from eating meat, and those aged 18-59 are to fast by taking only one the return of Jesus, and seek happinessbranches), in thephysical other pleasure, because inthis economic Sunday beginssecurity, our focus on Je- from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit on the evening of Holy Thursday commemorates celebrated the resurrec- or in power.sus’ daysJust asof Jesussuffering was andtempted death. in the desert (Mat- into the desert for forty days, to be tempted tion of Jesus at dawn on Christ’s command that we “love one another.” Sym- features no morning liturgy but some parishes might gath- thew 4:1-11), we must face our temptation to put pleasure, by the devil. He ate nothing during those Easter Sunday. At the vigil, Paschal Triduum, from the Latin for “three days,” extends from bolized in the washing of the feet, the great commis- er on Holy Saturday morning for Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the property or power ahead of our relationship to God. days, and when they were over he was hun- catechumens, after a three evening Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday. sion of Christ is made concrete in the Eucharist as Hours. This is a good day to schedule at least some time of prayer in silence. gry” (Luke 4:1-2). Jesus was tempted by year period of catechesis, Maundy (Holy) Thursday gets its name from Jesus’ “new com- well as in Jesus’ crucifixion on Calvary. The liturgy LENTEN DISCIPLINES prepare us to receive the grace of the devil to use his divine and human pow- is a richly symbolic celebration of our belief in the Resurrec- were baptized and re- mandment” (mandatum in Latin) to love one another, which he ends with a procession as consecrated hosts are set Easter. By virtue of Christ’s victory over death, our relation- ers only for his own personal desires rather tion and the history of our salvation. Many parishes schedule baptisms for the ceived first communion. spoke during the passover meal when he washed his disciples’ feet aside for Holy Communion on Good Friday. ship to pleasure, property and power is no longer a matter of than to use them generously and unself- Easter Vigil liturgy as a concrete representation of salvation through Christ. At the time, the Easter Vigil and instituted the Holy Eucharist. Typically the Catholic Church following our own selfish inclinations, but of gratefully re- ishly for others according to God’s plan of was the most important now refers to this day as Holy Thursday and it is also notable for GOOD FRIDAY: is the preeminent Sunday, reminding us of why we celebrate ceiving all that the Lord has to give us. redemption. Mass and worship the Lord throughout the year. “Alleluia” is the word for the celebration of the liturgi- being the day on which the Chrism Mass is celebrated. Although no Mass is celebrated on Good Friday, the cal year. During Lent, we practice disciplines that liturgical celebration concentrates on the reading of day. Sing or repeat it to yourself often as you go through the day’s festivities. Fasting Good and abstinenceFriday marks practiced the events as of the Jesus’ trial, crucifixion, death are aimed at renewing and transforming the passion story from John’s Gospel, the veneration Eventually Christians ex- Church and instructs burial, is sometimes a good beginning. with special A Tre Ore (three hour) obser- panded this celebration our lives, to help us rise with Christ to the of the cross by the assembly, and the reception of TRIDUUM PRAYER bodily wayvances. to remind The altarourselves is stripped that we of need all decoration and the church to a three-day commemo- often harsh challenges of self-giving love. Holy Communion from the hosts that were conse- God above alldarkened things, fastinguntil Saturday’s is also a Eastersacrifice, Vigil. a ration of Jesus’ passion, crated on Holy Thursday. in solemn celebration of the mystery of our Redemption. gift back to God of our heart’s intent to depend more death and resurrection, Easter Vigil is celebrated on Holy Saturday evening after sun- Open our hearts and minds as we remember the dying completely on God. The interior free desire to deepen our with the Easter Vigil be- down; traditionally a time for baptizing, confirming and receiv- Lenten Regulations EASTER VIGIL: and the rising of Jesus so that we may appreciate relationship to God is the essence of a Lenten fast. for Fasting & Abstinence ing the high point of the ing new members. more deeply the mystery of our own baptism. Today is filled with the silence of the tomb as the three day commemora- Almsgiving readjusts our priorities while it expresses both The Church teaches that Catholics in faithful deepen their understanding of the meaning May these days remind us that we are not alone Easter, named after an ancient spring festival, is the “great Sun- good health should observe the fol- tion know as the Triduum our love of neighbor andday,” our trust on which in God. each A Sundayfree gift Eucharistto those is modeled. lowing practices during Lent unless of Jesus’ death and prepare for the Easter Vigil in the (Latin for “three days”). in need confirms our basic trust in Providence while con- for some serious reason they are un- evening which officially begins the Easter celebra- Over time, as the liturgical cretely helping those in need. Just as we fast without starving able to do so: tion. The Easter Vigil is the high point of the li- to be witnesses of the Gospel throughout the year. year expanded, the Easter Readings for Lent 2021 turgical year. The drama of the lighting of the new We ask this in the name of your Son and our Lord, ourselves, so we give alms without jeopardizing our security Catholics between the ages of 18 Vigil lost its preeminence, Ash Wednesday: . Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20—6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 or that of our family. The point is to give from the heart. and 59 should fast on Ash Wednes- fire, the blessing of the Paschal candle and the Easter although the three days 1st Sunday: ...... Gn 9:8-15; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 proclamation in the candlelit church set the stage for commemorating Jesus’ Prayer is a recognition that we need help to turn back to God. day and Good Friday. In addition, 2nd Sunday: ...... Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 all Catholics 14 years old and older the recounting of the story of salvation in the Scrip- passion still held an impor- From daily Mass to the Rosary to Centering Prayer to the READINGS FOR TRIDUUM 2021 3rd Sunday: ...... Ex 20:1-17; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 should abstain from meat on Ash ture readings. “Alleluia” once again greets the Gospel, tant place in the Church Stations of the Cross to Eucharistic Adoration, the Church Wednesday, Good Friday and all the 4th Sunday: ...... 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 and following the homily, we celebrate baptism and year. However, since the encourages a wealth of prayerful practices. A very simple way Fridays of Lent. 5th Sunday: ...... Jer 31:31-34; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 the renewal of our baptismal promises. The Paschal reforms of the Second to pray is to sit quietly for a moment before taking up one of Fasting as explained by the U.S. bish- Palm Sunday: .... Mk 11:1-10; Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1—15:47 Triduum officially concludes with evening prayer on Vatican Council, the Eas- the Gospels and slowly reading a passage that you like. Simply ops means partaking of only one full Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1—19:42 ter Vigil, and the Triduum, Holy Thursday: .. Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Easter Sunday, but the wonder of the Easter Season sit with the passage for a bit, savoring the Word and allowing meal and two smaller meals that do extends for a full 50 days. have regained their posi- Good Friday: ..... Is 52:13—53:12; Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9; Jn 18:1—19:42 not equal the main meal. Abstinence it to touch you, read it again slowly, and then respond to God. Genesis 22:1-18; Exodus 14:15—15:1; Isaiah 54:5-14; Isaiah 55:1-11; tion of prominence in the Easter Vigil: ...... Gn 1:1—2:2 ; Gn 22:1-18; Ex 14:15—15:1; forbids the use of meat, but not of Western Catholic liturgical eggs, milk products or condiments Baruch 3:9-15, 32—4:4; Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28; Is 54:5-14; Is 55:1-11; Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4; calendar. Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28, 18-28; Rom 6:3-11; Mark 16:1-7 made of animal fat. Romans 6:3-11; Mark 16:1-7

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NEW! NEW! Pentecost A CONSPIRACY OF LOVE THE SEASON OF NEW LIFE IN CHRIST Terms of the The Spirit at Work in Us Eastertide Our lives are a conspiracy of love. means them together into a communion of love, we cannot ex- Come Holy Spirit Jesus’ Resurrection Con-spriacy Easter Season The disciples’ transformation was based on their astounding experi- n the Catholic Church Year, the two ma- The Renewal of Baptismal Vows “breathing together.” From the moment that the “Breath plain how this happens. Veni Sancte Spiritus, (“Come Holy Alleluia: From the Hebrew word meaning “Praise the Lord,” ence of first meeting the risen Christ and then being empowered by jor cycles of seasons, Christmas and Easter, The recitation of the of God” first gives life to our body (Gen 2:7), we start a The Holy Spirit is our way of experiencing how God Spirit”) is the Sequence Prayer before I Alleluia is a special acclamation of joy in the Easter Season. God’s Holy Spirit. Through baptism, the Holy Spirit also now dwells are far more than a single day of observance. Creed on Easter lifetime of breathing together with God. Pentecost cel- dwells deep within us to empower us for living and to the Gospel in the Mass for Pentecost. Ascension: Originally celebrated on Thursday (40 days after in us and transforms us from within into living images of God and Like Christmas, Easter itself is a period of is typically re- ebrates God’s new life transforming us—a change that draw us together into a community through the power of Originally an ancient Latin hymn, it Easter), now all U.S. dioceses except 6 celebrate it on the Christ (Gen 1:26-27; 2 Cor 3:18). We are reminded of this transform- time rather than just a day. It is actually placed by a renewal demands leaving behind old ways and adopting God’s love. Breath is the sign of life—we can’t do without it— reminds us that whenever we pray, we Seventh Sunday of Easter. ing power when we imagine the Holy Spirit as fire. “As fire transforms a seven-week season of the Church year of baptismal vows. Easter ways—a new vision of the world, new values and new and vigorous breathing is a sign of vital power at work. should call upon God and Jesus to send into itself everything it touches, so the Holy Spirit transforms into the called Eastertide, the fifty days that begins joy and glory are di- Easter: The first Sunday following the first full moon after behaviors. When we detect the Holy Spirit, we know that God is us their Holy Spirit, the bond of love Catechism of the Catho- at sundown the evening before Eas- minished if the faith- the vernal equinox, Easter is the celebration of Jesus’ resur- somehow present and working. between them, to join us to them and The outward signs of the first Pentecost experience— , #1127). So whenever the fire of the Holy Spirit touches us, ter Sunday (the Easter Vigil) and ful do not pledge rection. The Church considers every Sunday in the year a wind and fire (Acts 2:2-4)—are tokens of transforma- God’s Holy Breath always accompanies God’s Word. to empower us for a life of witness and lasts for six more Sundays until to renounce sin and follow Christ. commemoration of Easter. tion. The wind blows where it wills, always fluctuating Just as we cannot speak words without using breath, so service leading to a life with God that Pentecost Sunday. For the newly This renewal rite challenges both Easter Duty: After having received First Communion, every and changing independently of our control. Fire never likewiseBut when unlike God regular sends fire the which Word, usually God destroysalso sends things, the God’s transform- will never end. baptized, this is a period of mysta- the newly baptized and the whole Catholic in the United States must receive communion at leaves anything it touches the same. Like God’s trans- Holying Spirit fire changes (Catechism us into of the something Catholic better. Church We, #689).become images of Christ gogy (being “led into mystery”), a assembly to a more faithful witness least once a year during Easter time, defined in the U.S. as forming power, wind and fire are safe in small doses, but God’sby Holy taking Spirit on the empowers mind of usChrist, to hear his andattitudes, understand his values and his behav- Come, Holy Spirit, come! time for prayerful reflection on the to Jesus’ message and a more Christ- the period from the First Sunday of Lent to Trinity Sunday, a dangerous, uncontrolled, and even devastating when ex- God’siors Word, to continue then to acthis onmission it in ourof building lives. God’s covenant community of And from your celestial home experience of their sacramental jour- like way of life. The faithful attest to their week after Pentecost. perienced at full power. Filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the disciples Shed a ray of light divine! responded by their public witness to the Christian mes- ney. The symbols and rites of the Eas- spoken vows by holding taper candles Easter Season: The fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pente- The Holy Spirit is always at work empowering us for new life in Christ God’s Holy Breath: Mystery and Mission sage and their community life of worship and solidarity. Come, Father of the poor! ter season are channels of this grace. lighted from the Paschal flame as they are cost Sunday. and bonding us into the Christian community. This work is done The reality of the Holy Spirit, the divine power of life From that time onward, the Christian community has Come, source of all our store! sprinkled with the waters of baptism. through the theological gifts of faith, hope and charity that help us to Come, within our bosoms shine. The Paschal Candle Paschal Candle: A large decorated wax candle that is a sym- and the bond of love, is a theological mystery. That is, continued to proclaim the meaning of Jesus’ saving work live in right relationship with God and others, through the celebration The new Paschal candle towers over the The Return of “Alleluia” bol of the risen Savior, the light of the world. It is lit during although we affirm that the Father and the Son share the and to invite all humanity to believe and to share in the You, of comforters the best; of the sacraments that bond us into Christ and his community, and Easter assembly, a majestic symbol of the The Easter season is marked by the return of “Al- Mass from the Easter Vigil to the Ascension, and used there- same Holy Spirit or “Breath” of divine life that draws life of God. You, the soul’s most welcome guest; joy and glory radiated by the risen Lord. Its leluia” to the liturgical celebration. Its Lenten after in baptisms and funeral liturgies. finally through particular personal gifts given to us as individuals to use Sweet refreshment here below; stature is both inspiring and pragmatic, for absence represented a kind of spiritual fast, to help build up the community (1 Cor 12:4-11). As the Holy Spirit it will burn at every Easter season Mass and but with Christ arisen we once again feast works within us to help us put on the mind of Christ and live accord- In our labor, rest most sweet; every funeral rite during the year. This pillar of ing to his gospel values, we become more receptive to the Holy Spirit’s Grateful coolness in the heat; The Resurrectionon exuberant songs of “alleluia” or “Praise Mass Readings for Christ is lowered into the baptismal font three guidance and more eager to follow where the Spirit leads us. Solace in the midst of woe. MysteryGod!” For Easter Sunday, the gospel pro- times at the Easter Vigil in a symbolic relation- cession is often extended in length and the Easter Season 2021 of the Holy O most blessed Light divine, ship that gives birth to the baptized so they may “O trulymusically blessed embellished. The dismissal Shine within these hearts of yours, Night,” sings the Ex- Easter Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; “rise to the life of newborn children through wa- rite is also enhanced with alleluias, Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 into a deeper And our inmost being fill! ter and the Holy Spirit.” sultetsealing of our the call Easter to go forth in the peace of 2nd Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Where you are not, we have naught, Vigil,the risen “which Christ. alone the Christian deserved to know the 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 Nothing good in deed or thought, Nothing free from taint of ill. time and the hour when Christ rose from 3rd Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; the realm of the dead!” But no one was an Lk 24:35-48 Heal our wounds, our strength renew; eyewitness to Christ’s Resurrection and no 4th Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; 1 Jn 3:1-2; On our dryness pour your dew; evangelist describes it. No one can say how it Jn 10:11-18 Wash the stains of guilt away: When the time for Pentecost was came about physically. Still less was its inner- 5th Sunday: Acts 9:26-31; Bend the stubborn heart and will; most essence, his passing over to another life, 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from Melt the frozen, warm the chill; perceptible to the senses. Although the Res- 6th Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; the sky a noise like a strong driving Guide the steps that go astray. urrection was an historical event that could 1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17 wind, and it filled the entire house in On the faithful, who adore be verified by the sign of the empty tomb Ascension: Acts 1:1-11; which they were. Then there appeared and by the reality of the apostles’ encounters to them tongues as of fire, which And confess you, evermore Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13; Mk 16:15-20 In your sevenfold gift descend; with the risen Christ, still it remains at the parted and came to rest on each one 7th Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; of them. And they were all filled with very heart of the mystery of faith as some- 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19 the holy Spirit and began to speak in Give them virtue’s sure reward; thing that transcends and surpasses history. different tongues, as the Spirit enabled Give them your salvation, Lord; Pentecost: Acts 2:1-11; Give them joys that never end. —Catechism of the Catholic Church, #647 Acts 2:1-4 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 Amen. Alleluia. or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

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OF THE LENTEN SEASON 2021 St. Patrick THE APOSTLE MARCH 18 OF IRELAND FEBRUARY 22 St. Patrick: Compassion St. Patrick’s Prayer Saints St. John of God St. Cyril of Jerusalem Although legends abound about the life and work of Patrick, the 5th The Chair of St. Peter, Apostle Bishop & Doctor century Apostle of Ireland, he tells his own story in his Confession, in Action This popular prayer attributed to St. Patrick On this day, early Roman Christians celebrated a feast in honor of the Church (315–387) of their departed loved ones, including their beloved predecessors written near the end of his life to praise God’s guiding is often called his “breastplate” because in the in the faith, Peter and Paul. When, in the 4th century, the feast Nothing is known about his early life in presence in his life. In it, he tells the story of his St. Patrick is a good model for our lives today as we struggle to first part he imagines God’s protection like of these 2 saints was moved to June 29th, this day in February fo- Jerusalem beyond the fact that he was well captivity, first by Irish pirates and then by the put our compassion into action to make our world more like battle armor to protect him from all the dan- cused on celebrating Peter and his successors as bishops of Rome educated and that his family probably had Lord, whom he then spent a lifetime serving. gers he might face that day. In the second part and expressing gratitude for their service. St. Peter’s Chair (Greek, cathedra, Latin, connections to the Roman Emperor. Cyril became a biblical he then calls on Christ to be with him and in scholar and a cleric in the church of Jerusalem. After ordina- Kidnapped at age sedes) identifies the bishop’s seat of authority in the principal diocese, Rome. It was him and for the grace to recognize Christ in originally related to the ceremony for installing the Bishop of Rome (the Pope) in tion (345), he became Bishop of Jerusalem (350). He defend- 16 by pirates and Patrick’s reveals, Confession his life was grounded in a deep ed the Nicene Creed in the controversies against the Arians others as he goes about his day. the chair used for the performance of many of his official duties. May we imitate taken to Ireland as trinitarianI am awareness Patrick, ofa sinner,God’s presencethe most inunlearned himself and in the following the Nicene Council (325). He is most well-known Peter’s love of Jesus and willingness to change his ideas and attitudes to better shep- a slave, he worked world aroundand least him. of Weall thetoo faithful, learn to anddiscover utterly Christ’s de- presence I arise today through herd Christ’s flock. for his 23 Lenten homilies of instruction for those to be bap- as a shepherd in the spised by many. I was ignorant of the true God’s strength to pilot me, tized that summarize the beliefs and theological traditions of in ourselves and our world. We look out at the world through mountains. After eyes of faithLord, toand discover so I was the led meaning to Ireland of inour captiv history- and our God’s might to uphold me, FEBRUARY 23 the Jerusalem community. May we learn from him that “As 6 years, he es- situationity. in Thenthe context the Lord of God’s took planpity toand reorder watched our world into God’s wisdom to guide me, St. Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr (c. 69–155) you have entered on a good and most glorious path, run with reverence the race of godliness.” caped and, after right relationshipsover me before (justice). I knew We him.scrutinize God thestrength signs -of the times God’s eye to see before me, Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna (107) was a leader of the second gen- many adven- to discoverened “what and comfortedmay be genuine me as asigns father of consolesthe presence or the God’s ear to hear me, eration of Christians and among the earliest Christians whose St. Frances of Rome MARCH 19 tures, returned a son. Thus I cannot remain Pastoralsilent about Constitution on God’s word to speak for me, writings survived. He was a disciple of the apostle John and St. Joseph to Britain the great benefits and graces that the God’s hand to guard me, friend of Ignatius of Antioch, who visited him while journeying Spouse of the Blessed and eventually Lord has granted me in the land of my God’s way to lie before me, to martyrdom in Rome. He was very influential in the catechesis and initiation of became a priest. captivity. God’s shield to protect me, new Christians. He was martyred for his faith about the year 155, claiming to be 86 Virgin Mary When a missionary God’s host to secure me— years old. He is one of the Fathers of the early Church. May we be encouraged to According to the Gospels, Joseph was a The Spirit Prays within Us against snares of devils, witness to our faith and follow his advice to “stand fast and follow the example of skilled craftsman or carpenter (Greek: was needed, Pope While tending sheep, I prayed fre- against temptations and vices, the Lord…helping each other…despising no one.” techne) and a descendant of king David. Matthew’s infancy Celestine sent Patrick quently during the day and night— narrative focuses on Joseph’s dilemma. Though betrothed to against inclinations of nature, to evangelize the Irish. and I realize now, the spirit was burn- MARCH 3 Mary, he is dishonored by her pregnancy with a child that he against everyone who shall wish me Although he was con- ing in me at that time. Once I saw St. Katharine Drexel, Virgin (1858–1955) knew was not his. But being a “just” man who followed the stantly at risk from hostile ill, afar and anear, Mosaic law, he decided to send her back to her family, which in me one who was praying Born to a wealthy Philadelphia banking family, her father and pagans, by the time of his alone and in a crowd. was the proper social and legal thing to do. But he was told in strongly, with sighs. I was stepmother taught Katharine and her two sisters to love God death, a native Irish clergy Christ, be with me, a dream to take Mary as his wife and thus make her child his amazed and aston- and help those in need. When they died, Katharine inherited a was in place and Christian- Christ before me, own, which he did. His feast has been observed on this day ished, and pon- substantial fortune. At age 30, she joined the Sisters of Mercy but ity had reached nearly all of Christ behind me, since the 10th century. He was declared patron of the univer- dered who it was three years later founded her own order, the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament (1891), Christ in me, sal Church (1870), and is also the principal patron of Canada. Ireland. who prayed in me; to work among African and Native Americans. She used her inheritance to establish Compassion calls on us to aid the victims of social evil by pro- Christ beneath me, schools and missions throughout the South and on Indian reservations. After suf- but at the end of the MARCH 23 viding more immediate assistance to those who are poor, hun- Christ above me, fering a heart attack (1935), she spent the next 20 years in prayerfulSt. Patrick retirement. She prayer, it was clear that it gry and in need food and shelter by doing the corporal works of Christ on my right, was canonized in October 2000. May we imitate her devotion to the eucharist as the St. Turibius of Mogrovejo was the Spirit. Bishop (1538–1606) Christ on my left, source of unity and justice among all races and peoples. The Spirit Lives in Us Born in Spain, “Toribio” was a profes- Justice calls on us to change the structures of society to eliminate Christ where I lie, I must not hide God’s gift, which was MARCH 4 sor of law in Salamanca and chief judge their sinfulness and conform more closely with Jesus’ vision of Christ where I sit, generously given me in the country of my St. Casimir, (1458–1484) of the Inquisition in Granada. Appointed rightly ordered relationships (justice). Since the institutions of Christ where I arise, captivity. Because then I sincerely sought Prince Casimir, the third son of King Casimir IV of Poland, as a as a layman to be Archbishop of Lima, Peru (1580), he pro- society are so complex, their structural evil is often so hidden Christ in the heart him, and there I found him. God protected young man refused to fight against other Christian nations and tested the irregularity but Pope Pius V dispensed him and he and so tenacious that it cannot be eradicated by a single in- of everyone who thinks of me, to marry emperor Frederick III’s daughter. Instead, he chose a was consecrated as bishop. Once in Lima (1581), appalled by dividual.me Consequently, from evil because, working I for fervently social justice believe, to eliminate Christ in the mouth life of celibacy and asceticism, of devotion to God and generosity how the European conquerors exploited the country and op- this socialGod’s sin involves Spirit livesjoining within with others me and to change works the societal of everyone who speaks of me, towards the sick and poor. He was directly involved in government affairs and was pressed the natives, he condemned abuses and also founded within me even to this day. Christ in every eye that sees me, renowned for his sense of justice and his care for the poor. He died of tuberculosis numerous schools, hospitals and churches. He learned the na- Christ in every ear that hears me. tive languages and was a much-loved teacher and preacher. In what ways are you experiencing God’s bringing you to a new and was buried in Vilna, Lithuania. He is the patron saint of Lithuania and one of Salvation is of the Lord. Canonized in 1726, he is the patron saint of Peru and of the the patrons of Poland. Like him, may we find ways to live out our Christian convic- Salvation is of the Christ. Latin American bishops. May we imitate his zeal for justice for • How can you act more justly and establish right relationships tions in our everyday lives. May your salvation, the oppressed and his love and service for the poor in whom in your household? at your work? in your parish? in your com- O Lord, be ever with us. he recognized Christ. munity? Amen.

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But the practice the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, In The Joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis reminded us same of as praying theirs. Theologiansto the Trinity callis revealed our Christian even more belief clearly that in the structure of our liturgical prayer. As we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis re- that is undermining the health of the entire human fam- became Sr. Maria Faustina and devoted her life to the that the Church, which means each of us its mem- there is one God who exists as a trinity of persons a mys- minds us that “Jesus said to St. Faustina, ‘be merciful to ily! Let us learn from the early Christian community de- message of God’s mercy. She traced her spiritual expe- bers, is called to witness to the power of God’s mercy tery. The word mystery points to a reality that is beyond our everyone always’ (December 24, 1937). To everyone: let scribed in the Acts of the Apostles. It received mercy and riences with Christ in her diary, Divine Mercy in My to transform us and our world. full explanation, but not beyond our experience. We know us not think only of our interests, our vested interests. lived with mercy: ‘All who believed were together and Soul. She was canonized in 2000. “The Church is a community of missionary disciples God’s hidden threefold personal mystery only because God Now, while we are looking forward to a slow and ardu- had all things in common; and they sold their possessions who take the first step, who are involved and sup- freely reveals it to us through God’s words, gathered to- ous recovery from the pandemic, there is a danger that and goodsSt. Faustina’s and distributed life-long themdedication to all, toas God’sany had mercy need’ was portive, who bear fruit and rejoice. An evangelizing gether in the Bible, and God’s loving actions in relationship we will forget those who are left behind. The risk is that (Actsthe 2:44-45). direct This result is ofnot her some mystic ideology: encounter it is Christian with Jesus,- community knows that the Lord has taken the initia- to us in creation, salvation history and God’s divine life of then we may be struck by an even worse virus, that of ity. who gave her this mission. “Today I am sending you tive and has loved us first (1 John 4:19). Therefore grace within us. selfish indifference—a virus spread by the thought that “Inwith mercy, my mercy we find to theproof people of how of the God whole loves world. us. God Speak we can move forward, boldly taking the initiative, go- life is better if it is better for me, and that everything will gives tohis the entire world self, about always, my freely,mercy. asking Let all nothing mankind in recogre- - God’s Mystery Revealed: One God/Three Experiences ing out to others, seeking those who have fallen away, be fine if it is fine for me. It begins there and ends up turn.nize The my salvation unfathomable God offers mercy. us isLet the them work have of God’srecourse Our belief that our one God is a trinity of persons comes standing at the crossroads and welcoming the out- selecting one person over another, discarding the poor, mercyto andthe isfount for everyone.of my mercy. No humanLet them efforts, profit however from the from our Christian experience. The one and only God of cast. Such a community has an endless desire to show and sacrificing those left behind on the altar of progress. goodblood they may and waterbe, can which enable gushed us to forthmerit for so them.great a Before gift. I the Israelite people, who was revealed in creation and in mercy, the fruit of its own experience of the power “The present pandemic reminds us that there are no God comedraws asus a to just himself judge, and I first makes open us wideone withthe doors him. Weof my their sacred scriptures, was more fully revealed in the person of God’s infinite mercy. Let us try a little harder to differences or borders between those who suffer. We are too canmercy. love Oneothers who as Godrefuses has to loved pass us,through giving the our doors lives of of Jesus of Nazareth and in the powerful experience take the first step and to become involved by word all frail, all equal, all precious. May we be profoundly for onemy another.mercy must Whoever pass through experiences the doors divine of mercy,my justice. is of God’s life-giving and sanctifying Spirit— and deed in people’s daily lives, to bridge distances, to shaken by what is happening all around us: the time impelledMankind to be anwill architect not have of peace mercy until among it turns the least with and trust as the early Christian baptismal formulaThe Trinitarian Prayer Formula to my mercy.” embrace human life and to touch the suffering flesh shows (Mt 28:19). But the problem was has come to eliminate inequalities, to heal the injustice the poor. Let us receive mercy and let us give mercy.” The opening prayer at Mass is called the Collect (Latin collecta meaning a gathering or summing up). Its function is to of Christ in others.” how these two new divine revelations “collect” all of the individual, private prayers of the community into one single formal prayer that is spoken aloud to God “Today there is need for people to be witnesses to could be explained and reconciled St. Faustina’s Prayer in their name by the priest. The structure of our Collect prayers consists of a direct address to God, a petition or request, God’s mercy and tenderness. So many situations re- with the fundamental belief that there and a concluding formula (one longer, one shorter) directing our prayer through Christ in the unity of the Holy Spirit. I want to be completely quire our comforting witness. I am thinking of those was only one God and not three. transformed into your mercy burdened by suffering, injustice and tyranny; of those Although not formally called Collects, the Prayer over the Offerings that concludes the Preparation of the Gifts and the Our Trinitarian Explanation: and to be your living reflection, O Lord. enslaved to money, to power, to success, to worldli- Prayer after Communion that concludes the Communion Rite at Mass also perform this same summing up function. One Divine Nature/Three Persons Help me, that my eyes may be merciful, ness. We are all called to comfort our brothers and To God the Through Our Lord In the Unity of But by the fourth century, several unsuccessful so I may never suspect sisters, to testify that God alone can eliminate the Almighty Father Jesus Christ Your Son the Holy Spirit attempts had been made to explain how our God could be or judge from appearances, causes of existential and spiritual tragedies. Any en- Collects usually begin with a direct The concluding formula in our Mass God’s Spirit or breath is the animat- one God and not three. Finally at the ecumenical Councils but look for what is beautiful vironment, even the furthest and most impractical, address to God, which refers to God prayers reminds us of the mediating ing principle of all life and the out- of Nicaea (AD 325) and Constantinople (AD 381), a more in my neighbors’ souls can become a place where our witness can bear fruit. the Father and Creator rather than place of Jesus, who is at once both ward manifestation of God’s energy precise explanation was made that went beyond the bibli- and come to their rescue. There are no situations or places precluded from our the other persons of the Trinity, and human and divine and who brings at work. Since this Spirit has also cal language. Using terms based on our human experience Help me, that my ears may be merciful, Christian presence and witness. The witness that Je- then mention the divine attribute, our prayers and offerings to God. As been given to us, by sharing the one of how several different persons all share one and the same so I may heed my neighbors’ needs sus asks of us is not closed, but is open. It is in our quality, action or characteristic (cre- human like us, he is nevertheless our divine Spirit we also share the one human nature, the Council declared that likewise God and not be indifferent to their pains. hands.” ates, governs, reveals, teaches, sees Lord, to whom we give honor and divine life. This is why in our Mass was one divine nature that was shared by 3 individual be- Help me, that my tongue may be merciful, how we act, saves, makes holy, for- praise, glory and worship just as we prayers we pray to God the Father What can each of us do today ings. Nature pointed to what there was one of in God— so I should never gives, redeems, etc.) that inspires us do to God. At the same time, he is through Christ the Son in the unity to be more merciful as Jesus was? divinity—and person identified who there were three of in speak negatively of my neighbor, to ask for what we need or want in God’s Son, and thus fully and com- of the Holy Spirit. Just as speaking • Whom have I ‘infected’ with my faith and trust in God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As the Catechism of the but have a word the prayer because we are totally de- pletely what God is—divine. Thus words aloud requires breath, so voic- God? Catholic Church reminds us: “In doing this, the Church did of comfort and forgiveness. pendent on God our loving Creator each time we conclude our prayers ing our prayers requires God’s Holy • How many people have I encouraged with my hope for not submit the faith to human wisdom, but gave a new and Help me, that my hands may be merciful and Sustainer for our lives and sus- this way, we are reminded of the Breath or Spirit. During the Eucha- a better life for all? unprecedented meaning to these terms, which from then and filled with good deeds, tenance. And so it is right for us to fundamental belief that distinguish- ristic Prayer at Mass, we also formal- • How much love have I shared with those in my life? on would be used to signify an ineffable mystery, infinitely so I may do only good to my neighbors ask God in our prayer for help with es us as Christians—God is fully in- ly call upon God to send the Holy • How might I take the first step to heal some broken beyond all that we can humanly understand” (#251). by doing the difficult tasks. what we need or want. carnate in Jesus, who is always and Spirit to sanctify our gifts (called the relationship? Help me, that my heart may be merciful inseparably both divine and human. epiclesis, Greek, to call down from • How might I act to change in some small way the so I may feel all the sufferings of my neighbor. above). Sanctify means to make holy, injustice I see around me? Jesus, I trust in you! that is, suitable for offering to God.

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Journey to Stations of the Cross Jesus Meets Salvation The Women of Jerusalem THE FEAST OF Lord, the smallest hurt sometimes causes Pilate Condemns Jesus To Death me to close in on myself and shut others out. How remarkable it is that, in the midst of your Lord, how strange it is to see you in this po- passion, you thought of others before your- sition, you who refused to condemn anyone. self. Grant me the miracle of such a generous You defended the outcast, healed the sick, NEW! THE BODY & BLOOD heart and spirit. and raised the dead. You, of all people, should Living a Eucharistic Life have been spared such a fate. Yet, somehow Jesus Falls The Third Time We Give Ourselves through this paradox you save the world. By inviting us into communion with himself, Jesus invites us Lord, some onlookers may have rejoiced to of as Jesus Gave Himself Jesus Takes Up His Cross see you fall once again. At times we seem to into a lifetime process of maturing in our relationship with Lord, it is never easy to take up a cross, yet celebrate downfall. We look on like spectators Christ(Corpus Christi) him and with others. Our task is to make sure that we begin, “At the Last Supper Jesus gave his body and you do it with amazing courage and grace. We of sport and perhaps some part of us cheers. continue and increase this communion. Like Jesus, who gives his blood in the bread and wine, to leave us tend to bear our crosses grudgingly, resent- Help us not to glory in defeat, but to uphold fully, even angrily. Show us the way to take up each other toward victory in you. Although we often gather to celebrate the Eucharist, it can some- himself to become our bread, we are called upon to give our- the memorial of his sacrifice of infinite love. times become so familiar that we do not pay enough attention our crosses with the love that gives hope and selves so that everyone might live more fully in relation to God And filled with grace, the disciples had ev- meaning to life. Jesus Is Stripped Of His Garments Also available to what we are doing. So in 1264 Pope Urban IV instituted this and to one another. The Eucharist cannot be something we go erything necessary for their journey through Lord, this moment signifies the totality of feast to be celebrated on the Sunday after Trinity Sunday to help Jesus Falls The First Time your gift to us. Once the soldiers tore off your to as spectators or do once a week and then forget about. As history, to extend to all the kingdom of God. Lord, this first fall no doubt taxed you a great us highlight what the eucharist is and what it means for our lives. clothes, all remnants of your divinity appear we celebrate it in a full, conscious and active way, we grow in The gift that Jesus made of himself, by his deal, but it also spoke of the riches you pos- stripped away and your utter humanity is laid In many places today’s celebration also includes a procession of our relationship with Jesus and with the Christian community. voluntary death on the cross, will be light sess. You were not going to quit on us. You bare. Because of such unreserved love, now it in Spanish. the consecrated host which is then displayed for public adoration. would not quit on truth or love. Like gold is we who seek to put on Christ. and strength for them. And this bread of life tested in the furnace, you would be true to the Celebrating the Eucharist brings about changes in ourselves has come down to us! The Eucharist enables very end. Jesus Is Nailed To The Cross The Eucharist & Communion with Christ and then invites us to change our behavior in our household, The Eucharist is our community ritual that brings together in remem- us to abide in him, for it is the bond which Jesus Meets His Mother Lord, we witnessed your hands healing the in our school, in our work and in every other part of our life. sick and feeding the poor. Perhaps it is human brance and celebration our Christian identity. In word and sacrament, we unites us to him, it is the fulfillment of the Lord, mothers often seem to meet us in those As Christians, we not only pray the eucharist but we are called hard, bitter moments of life. Perhaps Fathers folly at its worst that we could find nothing Order Code covenant, the living sign of the love of Christ gather together to express our unity as God’s family around the altar/tableupon to live eucharistic lives. Just as Jesus took the bread, meet us best in triumph—this is my beloved better to do with those hands than nail them where Jesus himself becomes present to us though God’s Word and who humbled and lowered himself in order son in whom I am well pleased—but mothers to a cross. By some miracle, you used this blessed and broke it to share with others, so we ask God to very helplessness to touch the world forever. then as our consecrated bread and wine, his body and blood. that we remain united. meet us on the way of the cross. Thank you take us, bless us, break us and share us with others so that so for the grace of motherhood. By eating the bread and drinking the wine, we participate in Jesus Dies On The Cross 21-141 (English) that “through him, with him and in him” we may also become “Jesus underlines that he has not come into a deep personal fellowship with the risen Christ. Simon Of Cyrene Helps Jesus Lord, you who were eternal became finite, giv- this world to give something, but to give him- Carry The Cross ing away your own life so that we might live Jesus becomes the bread and wine so we can share self, his life, as nourishment for those who Lord, why is it that we so often have to be more fully. Still, we often cling to life rather his divine life. By sharing in the Eucharist, we are “By faith you know that what seems to be bread is not have faith in him. This our communion with asked, even forced, to help those in need? than giving it away. Teach us the wisdom to at once joined to God and to one another. Then, Open our eyes to see those who suffer and lose our lives for your sake so that we may the Lord obliges us, his disciples, to imitate give us willing hands to help carry their cross- keep them forever. strengthened by God’s empowering presence, bread. You also know that what seems to be wine is not es gladly. May no one ever have to carry a Order Code him, making our existence, through our be- we go forth to share God’s presence with all wine but the blood of Christ although tastes like wine. havior, bread broken for others, as the teacher cross alone. Jesus Is Taken Down those we will meet throughout the week. By partaking of the body and blood of Christ, may you Veronica Wipes The Face Of Jesus From The Cross has broken the bread that is truly his flesh. Lord, the utter joy of cradling a newborn child be made of the same body and same blood with him.” Instead, this means for us generous conduct Lord, you began your ministry in a desert and We Are the Body of Christ it seems that you end it in one too. Veronica’s is one day matched by the crushing sadness 21-149 (Spanish) St. Paul expresses this new reality by rec- —St. Cyril of Jerusalem towards our neighbor thereby demonstrat- simple act is like cool water to quell the heat of holding the lifeless body of one you love. and dryness of human hatred. May we too be Give us the heart of Mary so that we may em- ognizing that the community actually being the attitude of giving life for others. Ev- brace death as faithfully as life and so be wit- ery time that we participate in the holy Mass the water of compassion for those who walk comes the new earthly Body of Christ (1 the desert of the cross. nesses to the resurrection. Cor 12) to continue Christ’s ministry of and are nourished by the body of Christ, the presence of Jesus and of the Holy Spirit act Jesus Falls The Second Time Jesus Is Laid In The Tomb building God’s kingdom community on Lord, when I feel down or defeated, there is Lord, we have buried our dead and we know earth. The image of the body helps recall in us, shaping our hearts, communicating an often no logic to it. Sometimes, life just gets what it is to be entombed ourselves—aban- several important dimensions of our union interior disposition to us that translates into to be too much for me. By falling, you have doned, defeated, or violated. By the power of conduct according to the gospel.” shown us how to be human. Show us also your cross, may the dead find eternal life and with the risen Christ. how to be God-like in rising to our feet and may we too come forth from the dark places First, just as our soul gives life to our —Pope Francis going on. where we have been buried. human body, so Christ gives spiritual life Journey to Salvation was written by Jerry Welte. © Copyright 2021 by All Saints Press to the Church. Second, like the body, the (800) 923-8618 and AllSaintsPress.com. 21-??? 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The 500 + $.12 each Assumption Mary Shows Mary’s Song of Mary Us the Way of Hope for The Promise of Things to Come Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise. a Better World —Luke 23:43 Mary’s Assumption is the Roman Catholic doctrine The Magnificat is the popular name for Mary’s song in the Holy Lord, as the cross forms the intersection between heav- that Mary the mother of Jesus, “having completed en and earth, so do your dying words close the artificial rift Gospel chosen for the Feast of the Assumption. Inspired by the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and between saints and sinners. Humans are skilled at forming soul into heavenly glory” by God. The Assumption the Old Testament song of Hannah, the mother of Samuel classes and erecting fences, but you came to tear down walls is just one of only two papal declarations—the other (1 Sam 2:1-10), it expresses her maternal joy and hope for and build bridges. With your last meal you prayed being Mary’s Immaculate Conception (1854)—that a better world for her child because of God’s concern for Prepare Your Heart that we might all be one and with your last have been officially defined “ex cathedra” or “from the poor and action for justice. As Pope Benedict XVI ex- breath you sealed that conciliatory bond. plains in his encyclical letter God Is Love (Deus Caritas Est, The Seven Last Words of Christ Open our eyes to recognize the truth that the chair of Peter,” that is, by a pope rather than by we are all good thieves and flawed givers. an ecumenical Council of all the bishops. #41), “The Magnificat—a portrait of Mary’s soul—is en- Also available tirely woven from threads of Scripture. Here we see how Father, forgive them, for they do not know My God, my God, why have History of the Dogma completely at home she is with God’s Word, moving with what they are doing. —Luke 23:34 you forsaken me?—Mark 15:34 Although Mary’s Assumption into heaven is not de- ease in and out of it. She speaks and thinks with God’s Vulnerable Lord, you began your mission as scribed in the Bible, various sermons and devotions Merciful Lord, it seems a mixed blessing to have power over Word, which becomes her word, and her word issues from another, like emperors who decided the fate of gladiators with an outcast king, relegated to a throne of straw in Spanish. as early as the 6th century indicate that many of the God’s Word. We see how her thoughts are attuned to God’s a casual turn of the thumb. Still, humans relish such power when there was no room in the inn. On the cross you faithful believed that it was true. Medieval theolo- bear the more devastating pain of feeling abandoned by God. thoughts, how her will is one with God’s will. Since Mary is and seek it with proverbial vengeance. As the Lord of Lords, gians like St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Bonaventure you astonish us with your dying suggestion that the ultimateYour haunting words echo through the centuries as a baptis- completely imbued with God’s Word, she can become the put forth arguments to validate it. But it had never power is mercy and the highest authority is found inmal call to holy arms. When God appears to slumber been formally defined as a dogma by the Church’s Mother of the Word Incarnate. Finally, Mary is a woman forgiveness. Awaken the dormant muscles thatand the heavens seem silent, send us forth as Order Code teaching authority. So after consulting with the who loves. How could it be otherwise? As a believer who in exercise the reign of empathy, forbearance andthe body of Christ to personify divine love and speak the word of comfort to the forsaken. Church’s bishops throughout the world who over- faith thinks with God’s thoughts and wills with God’s will, pardon. whelmingly concurred that the Catholic faithful did she cannot fail to be a woman who loves.” Woman, here is your son. It is finished. —John 19:30 indeed believe the Assumption to be true and the Here is your mother. —John 19:26-27 Victorious Lord, St. Paul hails the faithful 17-125 (English) time right for an official declaration, Pope Pius XII Shepherd Lord, as a mother gathers herathlete who knows the triumph of break- solemnly declared the Assumption to be an infallible young at table, so do you gather God’s chil-ing the tape at the finish line. Having fought dogma of the Church on November 1, 1950, and its Mary’s Magnificat Prayer dren in holy communion. From the cross youthe good fight and run a glorious race, you celebration was assigned to August 15. (Luke 1:46-55) call us to transcend the discord of human rela-claim a higher prize, not by breaking the tape, tions to form the all-inclusive body of Christ. Your pre-but by allowing yourself to be broken. The way of the Order Code Mary Our Model “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; cious blood was the purchase price for the truth that we are cross reveals that life is not a competition, but a journey After Jesus’ death, God rewarded Jesus’ faithfulness my spirit rejoices in God my savior. no longer strangers or aliens, but citizens with the saints and of compassion. Bind us together like hobbled ath- to God’s ways of justice and love by raising him to For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; members of the household of God. Give us the heart to em- letes who support each other in mutual love to new life with God. Jesus promised that we who fol- behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. brace all people in the kinship of your holy family. the exhilarating finish of solidarity with you. 17-129 (Spanish) low him faithfully would also join him in this new The Mighty One has done great things for me, I am thirsty. —John 19:28 Father, into your hands life. By declaring Mary’s Assumption into heaven, and holy is his name. Compassionate Lord, we share your thirst I commend my spirit.—Luke 23:46 the Church affirms that Mary has already received His mercy is from age to age for peace and your hunger for justice, but Faithful Lord, we are an independent peo- the new life with God that Jesus promised. “The As- to those who fear him. too often we drink from dead seas and ple not inclined to trust our fate to the hands sumption of the Blessed Virgin is a singular partici- He has shown might with his arm, stagnant ponds. Your vulnerable outcry of others, even when those hands are divine. pation in her Son’s resurrection and an anticipation dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. for refreshment bids us to quench the We prefer to be masters of our own destiny and thirsts of the soul and the hungers of the of the resurrection of other Christians. By her com- He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones pull ourselves up by our bootstraps. With your dy- heart. How fitting it is that even in death ing breath, you model the fine spiritual art of submitting to plete adherence to the Father’s will, to his Son’s re- but lifted up the lowly. blood and water pour forth from your broken demptive work, and to every prompting of the Holy a greater power in faith and hope. May we embrace this final, The hungry he has filled with good things; body. Rouse us to drink from the springs of your graceful legacy of discipleship by seeking not to control, but Spirit, the Virgin Mary is the Church’s model of the rich he has sent away empty. living water and the sacred cup of your precious blood. to yield; not to grasp, but to be embraced. faith and charity” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, He has helped Israel his servant, #966–67). remembering his mercy, Prepare Your Heart: The Seven Last Words of Christ was written by Jerry Welte. © Copyright 2019 by All Saints Press, (800) 923-8618 and AllSaintsPress.com. 17-125 according to his promise to our fathers, (Edith Stein) to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”

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Angels in scripture don’t look like the ones on Christmas cards. The first thing they alwaysHoly say Thursday to This booklet of stories and activities for Lent begins God’s chosen people is, “Don’t be afraidHe of lovedus!” They his own in the world and he loved them want people to listen instead to the goodto news the end. they –John 13:1 bring. en W hy are these days different? Today we begin the To find the good news that the angel broughtlast days to of Lent, the great Triduum. The Triduum t Joseph unscramble the words below. means three days. Tonight we remember: Jesus with a short exploration of the great east of Passover, these words in Matthew 1:21. washed the feet of his friends. Jesus shared bread and wine with his friends. Jesus went apart with his L y friends to pray. W s Tomorrow we remember: Jesus died on the cross. hy These Da The friends of Jesus grieved. the forerunner of the greatest feast of the Christian Saturday we remember: Jesus lay buried in God’s good earth. But his new story was just beginning. Are Different Easter is coming: wait for it. year: Easter! Day by day children explore why and Draw yourself at table with Jesus and his friends.

how the days of Lent are different from all other days Y o u You are to name him Jesus because he will save his people. his save will he because Jesus him name to are You of the year. The daily activities help children learn people. his save will he because Jesus him name to are You how to make choices that reflect that difference ev- 45 ery day of their Christian lives. Appealing artwork, engaging puzzles, and inviting writing and drawing games round out the countdown!

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Peeking Through the Palms Stories and Stickers for Lent Children “peek through” the palms of Jerusalem to see the great acts of Jesus, and “peek through” the palms today to see the Church celebrate his story. Forty- six colorful stickers mark the days of Lent

(and Sundays), together with family friendly prayers, scripture verses and Friday, Week 1 “Lavishly he gives to the poor.” –Psalm 112:9 Monday, Week 4 Peek through the palms and see—people sharing money. “Take Mary, your wife, into your home.” –Matthew 1:20 Another reason we “give things up” during Lent is to have more Today we remember Saint Joseph, who took good care of money to share. When we give up candy, we have the child Jesus and the mother Mary. He helped feed Jesus. more money to give to others. We can use that He taught Jesus to listen to God and pray. suggested activities. Every day children learn our Church’s Lenten stories, money to help the poor. We can use that money to help the Church help others, too. Who takes care of you? How do they do it? Now think: is there a way you can take care of that good person today?

Saturday, Week 1 Tuesday, Week 4 “Come, follow me.” –Matthew 19:21 “Is he not the carpenter?” –Mark 6:3 customs, liturgies and saints. Peek through the palms—and ﬁ nd your way Peek through the palms and see—a different way of life. Look through the palms and see…a hammer! Jesus still has many followers who want to be like him. Jesus must have learned how to hammer and build They pray, the way Jesus did. They learn to say “no” to from Joseph. What do you think Joseph and Jesus built things they might want, the way Jesus did. together? Find some sheets and chairs and “build” a fort What would the world be like if more people chose to today (without a hammer!) Who can you invite into your fort? live the way Jesus did? How would the world be different? to Easter! Includes booklet, stickers and sticker card. Wednesday, Week 4 Sunday, Week 2 “Jesus would withdraw to deserted places to pray.” “Jesus took Peter, James, and John –Mark 6:3 and led them up a high mountain.” –Mark 9:2 Look through the palms and see…hands in prayer. Peek through the palms and see—Jesus on the mountain top. Why do we pray? In Lent, the Church asks us to spend extra time in prayer. We pray to come close to God. We Jesus and his friends went to the mountain top. His pray to remember all those who need God’s help—in- friends saw Jesus shine as brightly as the sun. “Let’s stay cluding us. We pray because, like Jesus, we were born to Booklet 5 ⅜" x 8 ⅜" | 16 pages plus stickers | Palm Card 5 ½" x 25" here forever, Jesus,” said Peter. But Jesus would not stay pray! there. Jesus wanted to bring God’s love to all people. Can you pray to God right now? God always listens! They climbed down the mountain together. They began a long walk to Jerusalem. Thursday, Week 4 “I come in the name of my Father.” –Mark 6:3 Set Order Code 17-698 Monday, Week 2 Look through the palms and see…Jesus, listening. “Give to the one who asks of you.” –Matthew 5:42 Jesus never turned away those who wanted to talk to him Peek through the palms and see—why Lent is a special time to help or ask him for something. He especially loved children. He the poor. scolded his disciples if they tried to shush children and keep them away! 1-24, $1.29 per set | 25-49, $1.19 per set | 50 + $1.09 per set * 6 * If you could ask Jesus for one thing, what would it be? * 11 *

40 Clues for 40 Days An Activity Booklet for Lent

Thursday, the 5th week of Lent

See, I make all things new. The Church uses the word mystery to point to the – Revelations 21:5 – Happy spring! Just as butterflies are a sign of spring, so Easter is a sign of new life. God wants new life for holiest events, prayers, and liturgies of our Catho- all people, just as God gave new life to Jesus. Activity Can you read this verse about the new life that God will bring? The 1st Sunday of Lent Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert. lic faith. Invite children to get ready for the sacred – Luke 4:1 – Jesus loved mysteries, too. He went to the desert to seek God. What did God plan for him? How would he serve God with his life? Jesus entered mystery of Easter by ﬁ nding clues throughout the into the mystery of the desert to find out. season of Lent. We combine number puzzles, word

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Then I saw a new hea hea new new a a saw saw I I Then Then ies of our faith: the rosary, our shared sacramental 38 40 life—throughout all the days of Lent—the mystery of Activity Read today’s gospel in Luke 4:1-2. Then follow Jesus into the mystery of the desert! CLUES Easter. 7 ays Order Code 19-631 | 5 ⅜" x 8 ⅜" | 48 pages Finding the Mystery of Easter 1-99, $.89 each | 100-499, $.71 each | 500 + $.63 each

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Praying the Rosary Praying A Prayer Book for Young Catholics the This colorful booklet is just right for helping your child learn how to pray the rosary and so become a better friend to God and Je- R sus. After a brief introduction, the rosary prayers, A Prayer Booklet for The Lord’s Prayer/Our Father (said holding the single large bead and 20 mysteries from the lives of Jesus and Young Catholics before each decade) This is the prayer Jesus taught us to pray. It first reminds us of what we want to do for God (respect God Mary (with helpful Gospel citations and do what God wants), and then what we want God to do for us (give us what we need and forgiveJoyful Mysteries us when we fail). It shows the way weThe become 5 Joyful Mysteriesbetter remember Jesus’ birth & childhood. to learn more), are colorfully listed friends with God every day.

1. The Annunciation Mary is told she will be Jesus’ mother and illustrated. The ﬁ nal pages are (Luke 1:26-38) dedicated to learning how to pray 2. The Visitation Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56) the rosary with helpful instructions Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; 3. The Nativity thy kingdom come; thy will be done and a "how to" illustration. Jesus is born in Bethlehem on earth as it is in heaven. (Luke 2:1-20) Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; 4. The Presentation and lead us not into temptation, Mary goes to the Order Code 17-697 but deliver us from evil. Amen. Temple to offer a gift to God 5 (Luke 2:22-38) 4"x 6" | 16 pages

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Praying the Rosary Praying the Rosary 10 Hail Marys 3 The rosary can be said by yourself or with your family or a group at school or at church. If prayed with a group, someone A Prayer Guide for Learning the Rosary followed by the usually acts as the prayerGlory leader. Be In the following prayers, the leader prays the words in blue and everyone else responds with Our Father Glory Be TheOur Sign Father of the Cross The Glory Be (said to start the rosary prayer) (said at the end of each decade, This colorful guide contains illustrations to before the next Our Father) In the name of the Father, 10 Hail Marys 10 Hailand Marysof the Son, Glory be to the Father, and of the Holy Spirit. and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, help guide children through the steps to pray world without end. Amen. 2 Glory Be followed by the Our Father The Apostles’ Creed (said at first, holding the crucifix) the rosary, including all essential prayers Glory Be Our Father The Fatima Prayer I believe in God, the Father almighty, (said after the Glory Be at the end of each decade) O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, 10 Hail Marys 10 Hail Marys save us from the fires of hell; I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord. He was and a list of the mysteries. Printed on heavy lead all souls to heaven, conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born especially those who have of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, most need of your mercy. wasGlory crucified, Be died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into cardstock, this poster can be used as a com- followed by the heaven,Hail Holy and is Queen seated at the right hand of the Father. Our Father He &will Final come Prayer again to judge the living and the dead. Glory Be The Hail, Holy Queen I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the panion to the Praying the Rosary book above (said after the final decade) 3 Hail Marys communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, Our Father our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; or works well as a stand-alone resource to to you we send up our sighs, The Apostles’ Creed END with the TheSign Lord’sof the Cross Prayer/Our Father mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. BEGIN with the (said holding the single large bead Turn, then, most gracious advocate, before each decade) Sign of the Cross your eyes of mercy toward us; assist children learning the rosary. and after this, our exile, Our Father, who art in heaven, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. hallowed be thy name; O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen. thy kingdom come; thy will be done Joyful Mysteries Luminous Mysteries Sorrowful Mysterieson earth as it Gloriousis in heaven. Mysteries Remembering Jesus’ birth Remembering Jesus’ work Remembering Jesus’Give us this day ourRemembering daily bread; the fulfillment & childhood. on earth. suffering & death and forgive us ourof God’s trespasses saving plan. Order Code 17-696 1. The Annunciation 6. The Baptism of Jesus 11. The Agonyas we in theforgive Garden those who16. trespass The Resurrection against us; The Final Prayer 2. The Visitation 7. The Wedding at Cana 12. The Scourgingand at the lead Pillar us not into17. Thetemptation, Ascension (said after the Hail, Holy Queen 3. The Nativity 8. The Proclamation 13. The Crowning with Thorns 18. The Descent but deliver us from evil. Amen. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. 4. The Presentation of the Kingdom 14. The Carrying of the Cross of the Holy Spirit That we may be made worthy 5. The Finding of Jesus 9. The Transfiguration 15. The Crucifixion 19. The Assumption of Mary of the promises of Christ. 8 ½" x 11" | 2-sided in the Temple 10. The First Eucharist 20. The Crowning of Mary The Hail Mary Let us pray: O God, whose only begotten Son, (said holding each of the 10 beads in the decade) by his life, death, and resurrection, Hail Mary, full of grace, 1-49, $.49 each | 50-199, $.42 each has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, the Lord is with you; grant, we beseech thee, blessed are you among women, that while meditating on these mysteries and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. of the most holy rosary of the blessed Virgin Mary, 200 + $.35 each Holy Mary, Mother of God, we may imitate what they contain pray for us sinners and obtain what they promise, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

1 2 What3 4is the Rosary? The rosary is a prayer that keeps our hands, mouths and minds busy. While our hands count off a bead each time we say the Our Father, the Hail Mary or Glory Be to the Father prayers, our minds can think about stories of the life of Jesus. We call these stories mysteries, not What is the Rosary? because they need to be solved, but because we can never understand them enough. For A Rosary Window Card for Children each mystery open the corresponding window on the front of the card. The five joyful mysteries tell us about Jesus’ birth and childhood. 1. The Annunciation: Mary is told she will be Jesus’ mother (Luke 1:26-38) 5 6 2. The7 Visitation: Mary visits8 her pregnant cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56) This window card invites children to learn the Mysteries 3. The Nativity: Jesus is born in Bethlehem (Luke 2:1-20) 4. The Presentation: Mary goes to the Temple to offer a gift to God (Luke 2:22-38) 5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple when he is 12 years old (Luke 2:41-52) of the Rosary in a unique way! For each of the 20 myster- The five luminous mysteries tell us about his life and work on earth. 6. The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River (Matthew 3:13-17) 7. The Wedding at Cana where Jesus changes water to wine (John 2:1-12) 8. The Proclamation of the Kingdom: God’s Presence among us (Mark 1:15) ies the reader is given a brief description and then invited 9. The Transfiguration: Jesus appears like he will be after the resurrection (Luke 9:28-36) 9 10 10.11 The First Eucharist: Jesus12 shares the Last Supper with the disciples (Matthew 26:26-29)

The five sorrowful mysteries tell us about his death. to open a window revealing a compelling picture with the 11. The Agony in the Garden: Jesus prays for strength in his suffering (Matthew 26:36-56) 12. The Scourging at the Pillar: Jesus is whipped (Matthew 27:20-26) 13. The Crowning with Thorns: Jesus has a thorny crown put on his head (Mat 27:27-30) accompanying mystery text printed on the inside flap. A 14. The Carrying of the Cross: Jesus carries his cross to the execution place (Mat 27:31-33) 15. The Crucifixion: Jesus dies nailed to a cross (Matthew 27:34-60)

The five glorious mysteries tell us about his new life with God—forever! brief thought starter introduces the card and instructions 13 14 16. 15The Resurrection: God 16gives Jesus a new kind of life (John 20:1-18) 17. The Ascension: Jesus goes up to heaven to be with God (Acts 1:9-11) 18. The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles at Pentecost (John 20:19-23) to pray the rosary are also included as well. 19. The Assumption of Mary: Mary is taken up to heaven when she dies (John 11:26) 20. The Crowning of Mary as Queen of heaven and earth (Philippians 2:1-11)

To Pray the Rosary • Begin the rosary at the crucifix by praying the Apostles’ Creed prayer. 17 18 • At19 the first large bead say 20the Our Father prayer, then for the three beads pray a Hail Mary Order Code 08-583 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" prayer for each of the gifts of faith, hope, and love, then another Our Father prayer. • For each mystery, begin with the Our Father prayer (the single bead), then recite the Hail 1-49, $.89 each | 50+, $.79 each Mary ten times, and end with Glory Be to the Father prayer. What is the Rosary? was written by Steve Mueller with illustrations by Larry Nolte. © Copyright 2014 by All Saints Press PO Box 190825, St. Louis, MO 63119. (800) 923-8618 and AllSaintsPress.com. 08-583

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First Communion Banner Kit Each kit includes a hemmed 12" x 16½" white felt banner (including 1½ hem for hanging), six colors of felt (blue, purple, red, gold, beige and green), instructions, patterns, templates, examples and a copy of the My First Eucharist booklet (shown below). Cutting will be required for letters and symbols. Felt colors may vary slightly from those shown. Scissors and glue not included. Order Code 15-475 1-5, $5.95 each | 6+ $5.45 each

My First Eucharist Sharing a Special Meal With Jesus This easy-to-use (both for the child and the family) booklet supple- ments any First Eucharist preparation program that a parish offers. My First It provides the ﬁ rst communicant with her or his own guide to making Eucharist the First Eucharist experience more meaningful. Sharing a Special Meal with Jesus Attractively illustrated, author Kathy Coffey helps the child to understand why the ﬁ rst communion day is special, how it is related to the story of Jesus’ eating with his friends at Cana and at the Last Supper, suggestions for things to do to prepare at home with family, a brief review of the parts of the Mass, and a brief explanation about what the Eucharist means. A helpful page, Notes for the Parents, offers ideas for how to get the whole family involved in the First Eucharist process. Kathy coffey Order Code 02-625 | 4" x 6" | 16 pages 1-99, $.59 each | 100-499, $.49 | 500 + $.43 each

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My Lord Jesus, features eucharistic artwork backed with a I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. prayer for First Communion. Printed on an I love You above all things, extra thick coated card stock, these over- and I desire to receive You into my soul. sized 4" x 6" cards are a great way to recog- I believe it because you have said it nize this sacred event. and I’m ready to give my life Order Code 17-885 FIRST HOLY to maintain this truth. Amen. 4" x 6" | Sold in multiples of 25 C 25-200, $.17 each | 225-475, $.15 each ommunion © Copyright 2019 by All Saints Press. (800) 923-8618 and AllSaintsPress.com 17-885 500 + $.13 each

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A Prayer Book Spending Time with God for CHILDREN A Prayer Book for Children This small, colorful booklet is just right for helping your child learn how to pray and so become a better friend to Prayers of Thanks God likes to do things for us as any good friend would. When we start God and Jesus. It not only con- to notice the many ways that God is always helping us and giving us gifts, we must say “thank you.” Telling God We Are Sorry ACT OF CONTRITION tains important prayers every child In every friendship there are times when we say and THANKS BEFORE MEALS (GRACE)do things that hurt others and make being friends Bless us, O Lord, and these yourhard. gifts When this happens, we need to tell our friend should know, but also invites the which we are about to receive fromwe are sorry and promise not to hurt our friend again. your goodness through Christ ourAn Lord. older word for being sorry is “contrition,” so our Amen. prayer is called an act of contrition. We can always use child to learn how to make up his or THANKS AFTER MEALS our own words to say we are sorry, but when we go to church and celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation We give you thanks, generous God,with the priest, we can also say this prayer. for all your gifts which we have received her own prayers of praise, thanks, from your goodness, through Christ Didour Lord.You Amen. Know ? MY THANK YOU PRAYER • To do penance means to change blessing, and responses to the sta- my bad behavior. Thank you, God (or Jesus, or the Holy Spirit), for

Spending (Say here whatever you are most thankful for right now— My God, I am sorry tions of the cross. your family and friends, a beautiful sunset, for my sins with all my heart. a good time with others, a good grade in school, In choosing to do wrong a safe trip on your vacation, or any other thing and failing to do good, that you recognize as God’s gift to you.) I have sinned against you I am always surprised at how much you love mewhom I should love above all things. Order Code 14-661 Time and give me so many good things. Help me to noticeI firmly intend, with your help, your gifts and share them with others when I can.to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. 6 Our Most Important Prayers Our Savior Jesus Christ 4"x 6" | 16 pages suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. with Amen. 1-99, $.59 each | 100-499, $.49 each God Prayers to Make the Day Holy 11 500 + $.43 each Holy Cards for Children Help your children learn their prayers! These prayer cards feature the Hail Mary, the Glory Be, the Our Father and the Act of Contrition and are reminders to children of some of the most beloved and essential Catholic prayers. These cards make a perfect handout throughout the year.

Act of Contrition My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you Glory Be whom I should love above to the Father, all things. I firmly intend, and to the Son, with your help, to do and to the Holy Spirit. penance, to sin no more, As it was in the beginning, and to avoid whatever leads is now, My God, I am sorry for me to sin. Our Savior Jesus and ever shall be, my sins with all my heart. Christ suffered and died world without end. for us. In his name, Amen. my God, have mercy. Amen.

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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, Our Father, and blessed is the fruit Who art in Heaven, of your womb, Jesus. hallowed be Thy name; ThyKingdom come, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Thy will be done on earth pray for us sinners, as it is in Heaven. now and at the hour Give us this day our daily bread; of our death. and forgive us our trespasses Amen. as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Order Code 15-845 Amen. Order Code 15-844

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JOURNEY OF THE LIGHT A LENTEN HEARTPRAYER REJOICE! For God so “Thank you, Jesus, He is Risen for your heart… loved the world Thank you for letting “I am the resurrection that he gave me believe more his only Son, every day, hope more Those who believe in 17-491 every day and love so that everyone more every day... even though they die; (Lent or and those who live who believes in him anytime) Lord, take my heart and let it become and believe in me will may not die but have a heart filled with eternal life.  your love. Amen.” —John 11:25-26 —Henri Nouwen For God did not send Actual © 2020 © 2019 his Son into the world Size! All Saints All Saints Press Press to be its judge, but to 19-421 17-492 (Other 19-421 17-492 be its savior. keytags (Lent) (Easter) John 3:16-17 shown at reduced size) My God, I am sorry © 2019 for my sins with all my All Saints heart. In choosing to Press do wrong and failing to 17-491 do good, I have sinned Lent is a time of against you whom I renewal for the should love above all whole Church, for things. I firmly intend, each community with your help, to do Pocket Key Tags and every believer. penance, to sin no Above all it is a more, and to avoid These plastic key tags slip on to any key ring with whatever leads me to time of grace.” a reminder to pray and contemplate during the sin. Our Savior Jesus —Pope Francis Christ suffered and died A Prayer for days of Lent or year-round. A great handout for LENT for us. In His name, my ContritionGod, have mercy. Amen. the season. See the individual order codes. —Rite of Penance, #45 © 2017 All Saints © 2012 All Saints 1 ⅛" x 2 ⅝" | Sold in 50s | 50-100, $.35 each Press Press 13-441 03-435 125-450, $.29 each | 500 + $.23 each 13-451 03-435 (Lent) (Contrition) Pewter Cruciﬁ x and Lent Medallion Order Code 02-406 Remember your daily Lenten (1 ¼" x 1 ⅛") practices with these great cast pewter coins. John 3:16 is inscribed on the back of the cru- ciﬁ x. John 15:13 is inscribed on the front of the medallion. Key ring not included. Shown at reduced sizes. Order Code 01-401 (1 ½" x 2") Sold in multiples of 25 | See individual orders codes 25-100, $.79 each | 125-475, $.69 each | 500 + $.59 each Lent & Easter Magnets Perfect for church or school mailings or for a handout during Lent, these affordable magnets serve as a reminder of Christ’s journey. Shown at reduced sizes. 2 1/8" circle | Sold in multiples of 25 25-100, $.39 each | 125-225, $.35 Order Code Order Code 250 + $.28 each 19-425 19-427

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Understanding Understanding Understanding Jesus Prayer the Saints Jesus is the most notable per- Prayer is our attempt to main- For centuries, the understand- son who ever lived. Christians tain and deepen our relationship ing of "Saints" identiﬁ ed those believe that he was not only a with God. Since every relation- whom the Church had declared real historical person who lived, ship depends on communication as exemplary Christians whose suffered and died two centuries to keep alive, so our relationship names had been honored. But ago but also that he shared in with God needs time set aside after Vatican II the Church rec- God’s divine being in a unique to celebrate God’s presence in ognized that through baptism, way. This booklet offers readers us. This booklet is intended to each of us were called to be holy a brief summary of who Jesus encourage readers to grow in so we are all meant to be saints. was and what he did that helps their ongoing relationship with This booklet helps readers to us understand how important God through prayer. It provides recognize the call of all Chris- He is for us as Christians. A prac- and overview of prayer in the tians to holiness and provides tical guide for all parishioners, Bible, in the Church’s liturgy and an overview of how the Church RCIA participants and study sacraments, and in our personal has ofﬁ cially recognized certain groups. Order Code 19-386 lives. Order Code 19-387 Christians as examples of "holy lives." Order Code 19-388 PRICE FOR THE BOOKLETS ON THIS PAGE: (see individual descriptions for order codes) 4" x 6" | 16 pages | 1-99, $.59 each | 100-499, $.49 each | 500 + $.43 each

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Companion to Praying the Rosary Booklet! Praying the Rosary Praying the Rosary: A A Way into the Heart of the Gospel Pocket Reference This colorful illustrated book- Contains the essential information for let is the perfect companion praying the rosary. Includes essential A Pocket Reference prayers, mysteries PRAYING THE ROSARY for those learning to pray the Mysteries of the Rosary Prayers of the Rosary THE SIGN OF THE CROSS (said to begin the prayer and recall God’sJOYFUL presence) MYSTERIES 1. The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy and an easy "how 2. The Visitation (Luke 1:39-56) Spirit. Amen. 3. The Nativity: (Luke 2:1-20) APOSTLES’ CREED (said at first, holding the crucifix) rosary, especially those in the 4. The Presentation (Luke 2:22-38) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and 5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52) earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and LUMINOUSborn of the Vir -MYSTERIES to" guide all printed gin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate,6. The was Baptism crucified, of diedJesus (Matthew 3:13-17) praying and was buried. He descended into hell. 7.On The the Wedding third day at he Cana (John 2:1-12) RCIA. After a brief history of rose again. He ascended into heaven,8. and The is Proclamation seated at the ofright the Kingdom (Mark 1:15) hand of the Father. He will come again to9. judge The theTransfiguration living and (Luke 9:28-36) the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the10. holy The catholic First Eucharist Church, (Matthew 26:26-29) the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrec- the SORROWFUL MYSTERIES tion of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. on a reusable card. 11. The Agony in the Garden (Matthew 26:36-56) THE LORD’S PRAYER/OUR FATHER (said before each decade) 12. The Scourging at the Pillar (Matthew 27:20-26) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy king- rosary prayers, it explains the 13. The Crowning with Thorns (Mat 27:27-30) dom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give 14. The Carrying of the Cross (Mat 27:31-33) us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we 15. The Crucifixion (Matthew 27:34-60) forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temp- osary tation, but deliver us from evil. Amen GLORIOUS MYSTERIES Order Code 16-191 HAIL MARY (said holding each of the 10 beads 16.in the The decade) Resurrection (John 20:1-18) R familiar Marian rosary and Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you;17. blessed The Ascension are you (Acts 1:9-11) among women, and blessed is the 18.fruit The of Descentyour womb, of the Jesus. Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23) Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us19. sinners The Assumption now and at ofthe Mary (John 11:25-26) hour of our death. 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Understanding the EverydayPRAYERS Mass A Catholic Prayer Companion AVAILABLE IN SPANISH & ENGLISH

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Steve Mueller Jerry Welte 1 S Understanding Everyday Prayers What Are Sacraments the Mass A Catholic Prayer Companion All About? This little booklet is intended to Available in English and Span- What Are Sacraments All About? help parishioners grow in their ish versions, this booklet con- is a resource designed for understanding and appreciation tains the most familiar and often people who seek a deeper un- of our eucharistic ritual so that used Catholic prayers. Not only derstanding and appreciation they might participate more are there the Essential Prayers of the sacraments. The book- “fully, consciously, and actively” and Prayers to Mary, but also let includes theological back- as Vatican Council II instructed. included are prayers to use ground, historical development, It provides an overview and an through the day and for various and instruction that is rooted in explanation of each of the parts occasions. This booklet is per- scripture and Church doctrine. of the Mass. It is not only a fect for helping children learn This informative resource is practical refresher for all parish- these beloved prayers but also ideal for R.C.I.A. candidates and ioners, but is especially helpful helpful for adult and family use. adult faith study groups, as well for RCIA candidates, catechism A great parish gift! as anyone seeking a fuller par- groups and First Communi- English Order Code 07-310 ticipation in these sacred ritual cants learning about the Mass. Spanish Order Code 10-349 encounters with the Lord. Order Code 16-325 Order Code 03-365

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Protect me, God: for in you I take refuge. O most gentle Jesus, You are my portion and cup, by your precious blood, my life is in your hands. deliver us from all evils. I keep you ever before me, By your most bitter death for you are my God. give us a lively faith, You stand at my right hand; firm hope and perfect charity, I shall not waver. so that with our whole hearts And so my heart is glad we may love you and my soul rejoices; with all our soul and strength. my body also rests secure. Make us persevere For you do not leave in your service, my life among the dead, firm and steadfast in good works, or let your servant so that we may be always go down into the pit. able to please you. Amen. You will show me the path of life, fullness of joy in your presence, —St. Clare of Assisi happiness forever at your right hand. Amen. —Pope Francis

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AVAILABLE IN BOTH ENGLISH & SPANISH Lent AVAILABLE Lent IN BOTH ENGLISH & O Sacred Heart of Jesus, SPANISH give me a heart that is one with your own; a loving heart that has compassion Lord, Holy Father, for the suffering of others; show us what kind of man it is a pure heart that recoils even who is hanging for our sakes on the cross, at the appearance of evil; whose suffering causes a heart detached from self-love the rocks themselves and embraced by the love of God, to crack and crumble its attention focused on God, with compassion, its goodness is its only treasure whose death brings in time and in eternity. the dead back to life. — St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Let my heart crack and crumble at the sight of him. O Jesus, my heart is little, Let my soul break apart fearful and very timid. It will always be so. with compassion for his suffering. But you say, “Come to my heart. Let it be shattered with grief My heart is gentle and humble at my sins for which he dies. and very broken like yours. Do not be afraid. And finally let it be softened Come and let your heart find rest in mine with devoted love for him. Amen. and trust that all will be well.” —St. Bonaventure I want to come, Jesus, and be with you. Here I am, Lord, take my heart and let it become a heart filled with your love. —Henri J.M. Nouwen

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Lent Holy Week O Jesus, O my sweet Savior Christ, come and waken us from our apathy who in your undeserved love and renew in us your gift of hope. towards humankind, Bring me into your presence, so kindly suffered that I may listen to your voice, the painful death on the cross, which is the source of all wisdom, do not allow me to be cold and watch your face forever. or lukewarm in love again towards you. —St. Bede —St. Thomas More

I know that at times I will be troubled, Protect O Lord, I know that at times I will be belabored, those who cry to you for help. I know that at times I will be disquieted, Uphold us in our weakness, But I believe that I will not be overcome. and cleanse us from our earthliness. —St. Julian of Norwich In your mercy, O divine Savior, deliver us from all evil. transform me into yourself. —St. Leo the Great May my hands be your hands. May my tongue be your tongue. Jesus Christ, Grant that every faculty of my body may your death be my life may serve only to glorify you. and in your dying may I learn how to live. Destroy in me all that is not of you. May your struggles be my rest, Grant that I may live only in you, and may I find all my blessings by you and for you. in your trials. —St. John Gabriel Perboyre — Bl. Peter Faber, SJ

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Alleluia, alleluia! ‘Tis the spring of souls today; Hearts to heaven and voices raise: Christ has burst his prison, sing to God a hymn of gladness, And from three days’ sleep in death sing to God a hymn of praise. as a sun hath risen; He, who on the cross a victim, All the winter of our sins, for the world’s salvation bled, long and dark, is flying AVAILABLE Jesus Christ, the King of glory, IN BOTH now is risen from the dead. From his light, to whom we give ENGLISH & laud and praise undying. SPANISH “Alleluia!” now we cry Christ is risen, we are risen! to our king immortal, Shed upon us heavenly grace, Who, triumphant, burst the bars rain and dew and gleams of glory of the tomb’s dark portal; from the brightness of thy face; “Alleluia!” with the Son, that we, with our hearts in heaven, God the Father praising, here on earth may fruitful be, “Alleluia!” yet again and by angel hands be gathered, to the Spirit raising. Amen. and be ever, Lord, with thee. —St. John Damascene — Alleluia, Alleluia!

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Easter Easter O day of resurrection! O death, where is your sting? It is only right, Let us beam with festive joy! O Hades, where is your victory? with all the powers of our heart and mind, Today indeed is the Lord’s own passover, Christ is risen and you are abolished. to praise You Father for from death to life, Christ is risen and the demons are cast down. and Your Only-begotten Son, from earth to heaven, Christ is risen and the angels rejoice. Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christ has led us Christ is risen and the tomb Dear Father, by Your wondrous as we shout the victory hymn! is emptied of the dead. condescension of loving-kindness toward us, Christ has risen from the dead! For Christ, being risen from the dead, Your servants, You gave up Your Son. Yesterday I was buried with you, O Christ, has become the leader and reviver Dear Jesus You paid the debt of Adam today I rise with you as you arise. AVAILABLE of those who had fallen asleep. for us to the Eternal Father by Yesterday I was crucified with you; IN BOTH To him be glory and power Your Blood poured glorify me with you, ENGLISH & for ever and ever. Amen. fourth in loving-kindness. SPANISH savior, in your kingdom. Amen. —St. John Chrysostom You cleared away the darkness of sin —St. John of Damascus By Your magnificent and radiant Resurrection. You broke the bonds of death © Copyright 2020 by All Saints Press. (800) 923-8618 and AllSaintsPress.com Painting of The Resurrection by Girolamo da Santacroce. 19-844 and rose from the grave as a Conqueror. You reconciled heaven and earth. Our life had no hope of eternal happiness before You redeemed us. Your Resurrection has washed away our sins, restored our innocence and brought us joy. How inestimable is the tenderness of Your love! —Saint Gregory the Great

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The Divine Mercy A Prayer Chaplet Prayer for Pentecost

On September 13, 1935, St. Mary Faustina Kowalska wrote of a vision of Jesus in her diary. Faustina stated Come, Holy Spirit, come! that Jesus asked her to pray the following chaplet with And from your celestial home her Rosary beads and to instruct others to do so. Shed a ray of light divine! Heal our wounds, our strength renew; “First of all you will say one Our Father, and Hail Mary, and the I believe in God.” On our dryness pour your dew; Wash the stains of guilt away. Then on the Our Father beads you will say the following words: “Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Bend the stubborn heart and will; Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of Guide the steps that go astray. the whole world.” On the faithful, who adore On the Hail Mary beads you will say the following And confess you, evermore words: “For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy In your sevenfold gift descend. on us and on the whole world.” Give them virtue’s sure reward; In conclusion three times you will recite these words: Give them your salvation, Lord; “Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have Give them joys that never end. mercy on us and on the whole world.” Amen. Alleluia. (Faustina’s Diary) —Mass of Pentecost, Sequence (Veni, Sancte Spiritus) Jesus, I Trust in You

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Christ be with me, Christ within me Christ behind me, Christ before me Blessed Joseph, husband of Mary, Christ beside me, be with us this day. Christ to win me You protected and cherished the virgin; Christ to comfort loving the child Jesus as your Son, and restore me. you rescued him from the danger of death. Christ beneath me, Defend the Church, Christ above me the household of God, Christ in quiet, purchased by the blood of Christ. Christ in danger Guardian of the holy family, Christ in hearts of all that love me be with us in our trials. Christ in mouth of friend or stranger. May your prayers obtain for us I arise today the strength to flee from error Through a mighty strength, and wrestle with the powers of corruption the invocation of the Trinity, so that in life we may grow in holiness Through belief in the Threeness, and in death rejoice in the crown of victory. Through confession of the Oneness —anonymous of the Creator of creation. —The Breastplate, attributed to St. Patrick

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The Most The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Holy Trinity (Corpus Christi)

Father, Soul of Christ, be my sanctification; you sent your Word Body of Christ, be my salvation; to bring us truth Blood of Christ, fill all my veins; and your Spirit Water of Christ’s side, wash out my stains; to make us holy. Passion of Christ, my comfort be; Through them we come to know O good Jesus, listen to me; the mystery of your life. In Thy wounds I fain would hide; Help us to worship you, Ne’er to be parted from Thy side; one God in three Persons, Guard me, should the foe assail me; by proclaiming and living Call me when my life shall fail me; our faith in you. Bid me come to Thee above, We ask you this, With Thy saints to sing Thy love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, World without end. Amen. one God, true and living, for ever and ever. Amen —Anima Christi Translated by St. John Henry Newman —Collect for Trinity Sunday

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The Assumption Act of Contrition My God, of the Blessed I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong Virgin Mary and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, Almighty and everlasting God, to sin no more, You have taken up body and soul and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. into the heavenly glory the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. Mother of Your Son: Grant, we beseech You, In his name, my God, have mercy. that, ever intent upon heavenly things, —Rite of Penance, #45 we may be worthy to be partakers of her glory. Through Jesus Christ Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, Lord Jesus Christ, One God, forever and ever. Amen. you are the Lamb of God; you take away the sins of the world. —Roman Missal Through the grace of the Holy Spirit restore me to friendship with your Father, cleanse me from every stain of sin in the blood you shed for me, and raise me to new life for the glory of your name. —Rite of Penance, #91

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2021 Lent Calendar NEW! Creciendo en la Amistad con Growing in Friendship Cristo with Christ Lent Reflections from Pope Francis,

MIÉRCOLES JUEVES VIERNES SÁBADO 26 FEBRERO 27 28 29 La Cuaresma MIÉRCOLES DE Toma Tu Cruz ¿Por Qué Ayunar? Sígueme Mother Teresa & Henri Nouwen CENIZA qué necesitas renun- Despójate para que ¿Qué necesito dejar Vuelvan a Dios con ciar para servir mejor Dios te llene con lo atrás, hoy, para seguir todo su corazón esta a Dios? que quiere darte. a Jesús? 2021 cuaresma. DOMINGO LUNES MARTES Joel 2:12 Lucas 9:24-25 Isaías 58:6 Lucas 5:27-28 MARZO See Page 2 for description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ¡Aliméntanos con Tu ¿Cuándo Te Vimos? ¡Busca al Señor! Somos Capaces de ¡Dios, Socórrame! ¡Esté Conmigo, Dios! Ama a Los Enemigos Palabra! Pidamos que Cambiar Abre el corazón para Cómo puedes estar Escuchemos la Palabra Hagamos el bien Dios nos ayude Clamemos a Dios, Es el momento de que Dios esté más más cariñoso con los de Dios diariamente. con otros como lo hizo con nuestras pidiendo su imitar a Jesús. presente en tu vida. enemigos? Jesús. preocupaciones. presencia. 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Juan 9:39 Isaías 65:17 Juan 5:6 Lucas 1:37-38 Juan 5:36 Salmo 34:19-20 Salmo 7:2-3 Cenizas 29 30 31 1 ABRIL 2 3 4 29 Infunde en Mí Tu Jesús Nuestra Luz Hacer lo que La Palabra de Jesús Es Dios Es Fiel Dios Es Nuestro Dios Nos Reune A LA Espíritu complace a Dios La Verdad Dios promete perman- Libertador A través de su muerte Jesús nos muestra el Dios manda el Es- La fe en Jesús y su ecer siempre fiel a la siempre viene a por nosotros, Jesús nos camino hacia nueva Hagamos siempre lo píritu Santo para darte palabra te da la alianza que ha hecho. ayudarnos en nuestra invita a formar una sola From Ashes to Easter vida con Dios. que Dios desea. nueva vida. verdad que te libera. aflicción. comunidad. Pascua Ezequiel 37:14 Juan 8:12 Juan 8:29 Juan 8:31-3 Génesis 17:7 Jeremías 20:13 Juan 11:51-52 5 DOMINGO DE RAMOS 6 7 8 9 JUEVES SANTO 10 VIERNES SANTO 11 VIGILIA PASCUAL Lent Reflections from Pope Francis Jesús Se Despojó de su ¡No Tengan Miedo! ¡Demos Gloria a Uno de Ustedes Me Mi Cuerpo Dado por ¡Este Es el Hombre! ¡Ha Recusitado! Grandeza Dios! Traicionará Ustedes NUESTRA JORNADA Enfrentando el ¿Cómo puedes Dios recompensa la ¿Cómo puedes seguir El Siervo da gloria Oremos que no ¿Cómo puedes dar la sufrimiento, no permanecer fiel en el fidelidad de Jesús el ejemplo de Jesús, temamos: Dios está a Dios mediante su traicionemos a vida por otros como lo sufrimiento cómo Jesús? CUARESMAL sufriendo para servir? dándole nueva vida. con nosotros. sufrimiento. Jesús hoy. hizo Jesús? CON EL Filipenses 2:6-8 Salmo 27:1-2 Isaías 49:3 Mateo 26:15 1 Corintios 11:23-26 Juan 19:4-6 Mateo 28:5-6 See Page 2 for description Edited by Steve Mueller. 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Viaje a la Estaciones salvación de la Cruz

Pilato Condena a Jesús a Muerte Señor, que extraño es el verte en esta posición, Tú que rehusaste a condenar a al- guien. Defendiste al marginado, sanaste al enfermo y reviviste a los muertos. Tú, de toda Recorriendo la gente, deberías ser perdonado de tal desti- Stations no. Sin embargo, por medio de esta paradoja salvaste al mundo. Walking the Way el Camino de la Cruz Jesús Carga Su Cruz Señor, nunca es fácil cargar una cruz, aún así, Tú lo haces con asombroso valor y gracia. Nosotros tenemos la tendencia de llevar nuestras cruces a regañadientes, con rencor e inclusive enfadados. Handout Card Enséñanos la manera de cargar nuestras cruces con el amor que da esperanza y sentido a la vida. Jesús Cae por Primera Vez of the Cross Señor, esta caída sin duda te agravó de gran manera, pero también habló de las riquezas que posees. Tú no ibas a abandonarnos. No aban- See Page 9 for donarías la verdad o el amor. Es como oro siendo probado en el horno, así estarías con la verdad with Pope Francis hasta el último final.

Jesús Encuentra a su Madre Señor, las madres a veces parecen encontrarnos description. en esos momentos duros y agrios de la vida. Los padres nos encuentran en el mejor triunfo – Este es mi Hijo, el Amado, éste es mi elegido – pero las madres nos encuentran en la vía de la cruz. See Page 10 for description Gracias por la gracia de la maternidad. Simón el Cirineo Ayuda a Jesús Spanish Code 21-149 a Cargar la Cruz Señor, ¿por qué es que a veces nos han pedido, inclusive forzados a ayudar a aquellos en nece- sidad? Abre nuestros ojos para ver aquellos que sufren y danos manos dispuestas para ayudar a cargar sus cruces con mucho gusto. Qué nadie 50-200, $.17 each nunca tenga que cargar una cruz en soledad. Order Code 19-384 (Spanish) Verónica Enjuaga la Cara de Jesús Señor, comenzaste tu ministerio en el desierto y parece que lo terminas en otro desierto también. El simple acto de Verónica es como agua fresca 250-450, $.15 each que mitiga el calor y la aridez del odio humano. Qué nosotros también seamos agua compasiva 4" x 6" | 16 pages para aquellos que caminan el desierto de la cruz.

Jesús Cae por Segunda Vez Señor, cuando me siento bajo o derrotado, a 500 + $.12 each veces no hay ninguna lógica para ello. A veces la vida simplemente es mucho para mí. Al caer, 1-99, $.59 each | 100-499, $.49 each nos has enseñado como ser humano. Muéstra- nos como ser semejantes a Dios al levantarnos y continuar caminando. 500 + $.43 each Con el Papa Francisco Seven Last Words Prepara Tu Corazón Everyday Prayers OracionesDIARIAS Las Ultimas Siete Palabras de Cristo

Padre perdónalos, porque no saben lo que hacen. —Lucas 23:34 A Catholic Prayer Companion Misericordioso Señor, parece una bendición mixta el tener poder Handout Card sobre otros, como emperadores que deciden el destino de los gladiadores con un moviente casual hacia abajo del pulgar. Aún así, los humanos nos deleitamos con tal poder y lo buscamos con venganza proverbial. Como el Señor de Señores, nos asombras Compañero para la con tu sugerencia a tu muerte que el último poder es la misericor- See Page 19 for description dia y la más alta autoridad se encuentra en el perdón. Oración Católica See Page 9 for Despierta los músculos durmientes que ejercitan el reino de la empatía, la paciencia y el perdón. ¡Mujer, ahí está tu hijo! ¡Ahí está tu madre! —Juan 19:26-27 description. Señor Pastor, como una madre reúne a sus pequeños juntos a la mesa, así también reúnes Order Code 10-349 (Spanish) juntos a los hijos de Dios en la Santa Comunión. De la cruz nos llamas a sobrepasar la discordia de las relaciones humanas para formar el tan inclusivo Cu- erpo de Cristo. Tu preciosa Sangre fue el precio por la verdad de Spanish Code 17-129 que no somos ya desconocidos o extranjeros, sino ciudadanos 1-99, $.59 each | 100-499, $.49 each con los santos y miembros de la casa de Dios. Danos el corazón para abrazar toda la gente en el parentesco de tu Santa familia. 50-200, $.17 each Tengo sed. —Juan 19:28 Compasivo Señor, compartimos tu sed por la 500 + $.43 each paz y tu hambre por la justicia, pero muchas veces bebemos de mares muertos o char- cas estancadas. Tu protesta vulnerable por 250-450, $.15 each agua nos ordena a que saciemos la sed del alma y el hambre del corazón. Que apropia- do es que aún en la muerte, sangre y agua se derrama de tu cuerpo roto. Despiértanos a be- ber de las fuentes de tu agua de vida y la sagrada 1 500 + $.12 each copa de tu preciosa sangre.

Lent & See pages 20-22 for details. Easter 25-200, $.17 ea. Prayer 225-475, $.15 ea. 500 + $.13 ea. Cards Code 19-851 Code 19-855 Code 21-881 Code 21-885

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