Akron's Oldest Church

A Lenten Journey

How will you spend this Lent?
ASH WEDNESDAY
February 22, 2023


In addition, after Mass and the reception of ashes at 5:30 p.m., there will be a simple soup supper in Corrigan Hall.  
Join us in prayer and fellowship as we begin this Lenten season.

LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS SCHEDULE    
Each Friday we will pray the Stations of the Cross and reflect on a specific theme. You will find these listed here.

Fridays at 5:00 pm

February 24th
Theme: Social Justice

March 3rd
Theme: Overcoming Racism

March 10th
We Pray with the Poor and the Outcast

March 17th
Meditations on Family Life

March 24th
Stations with Reflections by St. Vincent de Paul

Good Friday - 7 PM
Praying the Stations of the Cross with Our Holy Father, Pope Francis


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Christ’s love for you is bursting forth. Embrace him and let His mercy pierce your heart during this Lenten season. Join a 40-day journey of welcoming his tender love, beginning with these short, daily videos from Scripture scholar Dr. Tim Gray.  Sign up to receive these daily Lenten reflections straight to your inbox every morning. Link: https://formed.org/lent  

Forgiven:  The Transforming Power of Confession explores the grace and healing offered in Confession and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God’s love. Link: https://watch.formed.org/forgiven 

A Lent to Remember explores the ways God reaches out to each of us with his mercy. Link: https://watch.formed.org/a-lent-to-remember  

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