Lent 2024 starts on Ash Wednesday, February 14, and lasts until the beginning of the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. Reflect on the Word of God and pray that our hearts may be open to encounter Jesus in all the ways he comes to us: in word, in sacrament and in all his people.
For weekly Lenten reflections, prayers, readings and reflection questions, please take time to visit https://archseattle.org/lent/ or pick up a copy of Word Among Us at the vestibule.
Let us also prepare ourselves for fasting and abstinence. In addition to fasting from food, there are other ways to fast that can help us renew our faith in Jesus, like time on our screens and social media. The point is to use whatever we give up as an opportunity to offer it to Jesus and grow closer to him.
Also, watch out for St. Benedict Parish’s calendar of events such as Lent masses, Stations of the Cross, Soup Supper, and environment for the church that could be good opportunities for volunteer hours.