Lent

Pillars of Lent


Grow in Christ... Making Time for God


This Lent, we challenge you to increase your prayer life. Here are some suggestions:


Free Premium Access from Saint Mark:

FORMED.ORG: Go to https://signup.formed.org/ input 28078 for free parish access


Catholic-Link Complete Resource Guide: Music, books, reflections, apps, links:

https://catholic-link.org/lent-2023-a-resource-guide-for-catholics/


Bring Lenten Reflections Directly to Your Inbox:

Best Lent Ever: www.DynamicCatholic.com

Bishop Robert Barron: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/sign-up-for-bishop-barrons-free-daily-lent-reflections/

G.K. Chesterton: https://www.chesterton.org/lent-2024/

Holy Heroes Lenten Adventure for Children: www.HolyHeroes.com

Living Lent Daily: https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/lent/

Return to Me, Lenten Reflections from Holy Cross: https://www.holycross.edu/faith-and-service-opportunities/exploring-faith/return-to-me

Lent Lessons on the Mass: This Lent don’t just give up candy and chocolates – do something more! Father rocky takes you all the way through the Mass, from the preparation to the final blessing. Get behind the scenes and insights and little-known secrets you can find in this series.

https://relevantradio.com/father-rockys-40-lenten-lessons-mass/

Journey with the Norbertines this Lent: Enter your email address to receive emails throughout Lent featuring near daily reflections from the canons, as well as weekly videos. https://theabbotscircle.com/sign-up-an-abbots-circle-lenten-retreat?fbclid=IwAR1cxpLrnoRFLQSbN4rfe4tjivKS-HW1Aw4jI1CZH5oGWdEGp6tKT2V7THo


Stations of the Cross Meditations by Saints:

St. Alphonsus Liguori: https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/stations-of-the-cross/

St. Faustina: https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/stations-way-2

St. Francis of Assisi: https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/stations-of-the-cross/stations-of-the-cross-st-francis-of-assisi/

St. John Henry Newman: Newman-Stations-Content-Offer.pdf (eucharisticeducation.org)

St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila and the Carmelite Way of the Cross: https://carmelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/A-Carmelite-Way-of-the-Cross.pdf

St. John Paul II: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/scriptural-stations-cross

St. Josemaria Escriva: https://escriva.org/en/via-crucis/

St. Therese of Lisieux: https://uploads.weconnect.com/mce/cc8cd1ceed58e1755b28acffa45c3d0ae4751cbf/FaithFormationForms/Stations%20of%20the%20Cross%20National%20Shrine%20of%20St.%20Therese%20of%20%20Lisieux.pdf


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Exodus 90 Men, 40 Days to Grow Closer to God: https://exodus90.com To join the St. Mark fraternity, contact email Paul Foret, 980-721-5058 or pbforet@hotmail.com.

Arts and Faith Lent: https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/lent/

Bible in A Year: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration

Catechism in a Year: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear

Search Books and Guides from Our Sunday Visitor, Ascension Press, Loyola Press and More: https://catholicsread.org/current-titles?blogcategory=Lent

Lenten Reflections on the St. Mark Parish App: Download myParish app and search St. Mark Huntersville at your app store

My Catholic Life: Learn more about Lenten practices and Devotions, access Lenten Reflections and Readings, and get great book suggestions or Catholic Prayers for throughout the Lenten Season.  https://mycatholic.life/lent-prayers-reflections/

Stewardship Commitment to Lent: To see suggestions about Committing your Time, Talent and Treasure during Lent Click here.


THINGS TO DO:

Come to daily Mass or watch on our livestream: www.stmarknc.org/livestream

Pray in to the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel daily or commit to a weekly hour: www.stmarknc.org/adoration

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for daily prayer and inspiration.

Pray the Stations of the Cross in the church: Fridays at noon, 7 pm or 7:30 pm (Spanish).


Online Lenten Retreat:

Inspiring talks to help you grow closer to Christ this Lent! https://praymoreretreat.org/




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