At the beginning of the Lenten season, the prophet Joel calls out across the centuries and encourages us to call an assembly, gather the people (Jl 2:12-18). Following this convocation, he people of God gather to begin the observance of this 40-day period of preparation for the Solemnity of Easter.
In places where it is possible, a procession of the faithful makes its way to the church while singing the Litany of Saints.
The solemnity of this Litany focuses the mind on the call for all Christians to enter this time of grace. Lent is about conversion, calling us to follow the disciplines of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving, but it is also a time for us to be particularly aware of God's grace and gifts provided for us.
May this be a season of abundant blessing, and may we be accompanied by the Saints who pray for us, today, throughout the next six weeks, and at all times until we meet together in heaven.
In places where it is possible, a procession of the faithful makes its way to the church while singing the Litany of Saints.
The solemnity of this Litany focuses the mind on the call for all Christians to enter this time of grace. Lent is about conversion, calling us to follow the disciplines of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving, but it is also a time for us to be particularly aware of God's grace and gifts provided for us.
May this be a season of abundant blessing, and may we be accompanied by the Saints who pray for us, today, throughout the next six weeks, and at all times until we meet together in heaven.
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