Tag: fasting
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The Family at the Foot of the Cross
Lent is a season of reflecting upon the suffering and death of the Lord and go with him to the foot of the cross. Many of the faithful offer up a token sacrifice for 40 days to better learn how to love. These sacrifices have meaning, these little daily sufferings in a small way, prepare our…
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Ascension of the Lord 2024
The content emphasizes the importance of personal and familial witness to the love of God. It encourages evangelization through everyday actions and personal testimony. The reflection also highlights the significance of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers to spread the good news. The focus is on fulfilling the mission of sharing Christ’s message with the…
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Palm Sunday Lent 2024
Prepare for Holy Week by showing through actions that this week is different. Engage in spiritual activities, attend masses, go to confession, and study Palm Sunday scriptures with the family. Reflect on the Passion of the Lord Jesus Christ and retell stories with children. Use coloring pages for young ones to understand the mysteries.
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5th Sunday of Lent 2024
The content discusses the Lenten exercise of giving up something loved, and reflects on transforming hearts through obedience and suffering. It references scriptures emphasizing the need for inner transformation and obedience, using examples from biblical figures. The message encourages trust in God’s plans and readiness to let go in order to grow in holiness.
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Are You a Slave?
Slavery is a very powerful word, no one wants to be a slave, but many unknowingly are. According to Websters, Slavery is “submission to a dominating influence”. Many people associate the term slavery with the Israelites in Egypt, or with African-Americans in the Southern United States. While the evil of forced labor and captivity are…