Lent is a time when Catholics prepare for Easter, the coming and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a time of repentance, fasting, preparation, and reflection. We are preparing ourselves for Christ's ultimate sacrifice and for many it is a humbling time that serves as a reminder to cut out the noise and go back to the basics of what's important in our lives. During these 40 days, Catholics are called to fast, pray, and give. Catholics usually fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and on Fridays. In addition, they are called to increase their prayer life, and also give something up or do something extra during these 40 days to commemorate Jesus' suffering before his death. Not sure what to do for Lent? Here are some ideas. Give something up - like using non-recyclables, eating sweets, meat, or other foods, soda, alcohol, watching Netflix, using social media, or taking the elevator. Do something - like donating 40 things during the 40 days, writing a letter to someone every day, complimenting someone every day, adding more to your prayer life (like the Rosary), or listening only to Christian music.
Join our community to engage in prayer and community during the Lenten season.
Worship
During Lent 2021, Campus Ministry offered Mass each Sunday at 5pm and Wednesdays at 12:10pm. We also offered services during Holy Week.
Reflection
An Ignatian Morning of Prayer
Saturday, Mar. 20, 2021 from 9am-11:30am
Fr. Thomas Roach, S.J. and Campus Ministry Director, Seán Bray, offered a morning of Ignatian contemplative prayer. Participants will be introduced to Ignatian contemplation using scripture, centering prayer, time for reflection and shared prayer.
Lenten Devotions
During the Lenten Season 2021, we offered in-person and livestream weekly Devotions: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament / Silent Prayer & Meditation, Candlelight Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament / Sacrament of Reconciliation.
You can view archived video of them below.
Online Lenten Resources
There are many online Lenten resources, so here are a few of our favorite Jesuit/Ignatian ones: