RESOURCE: The Lenten Workshop, by Catholic Culture Staff

By Catholic Culture Staff, Feb. 3, 2024

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An overview of the liturgical season of Lent which is represented by the liturgical color purple — a symbol of penance, mortification and the sorrow of a contrite heart. Includes a collection of Activities, Customs, Prayers, Blessing & Hymns to help families prepare for Easter.

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Catholic Culture, February 3, 2024

Welcome to the Lenten Workshop! As we enter this season in the spirit of the Church and of her liturgy we seek to wash away the stains of sin and to rid ourselves of all that prevents us from living a truly Christian life. We offer these instuctions, prayers and activities to help in our attempt to be united to our suffering Savior. The more perfectly we are united with Him in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and in the Eucharist the more we shall share His new life and glorification at Easter. We hope you will use the following links to discover the meaning of Lent.

• The Mystery of Lent

• The Two-Fold Theme of Lent

• The Springtime of Lent

• The Liturgy of Lent

• The Lenten Fasting Regulations

• Why Ashes?

• Why Fasting and Abstinence?

• Why Forty Days?

• The Precepts of the Church

• Coroporal & Spiritual Works of Mercy

• The Stational Church

• On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ (JAMA article)

Take up your cross and follow Jesus, and you will enter eternal life. If you die with Him, you will also live with Him, and if you share His suffering, you will also share His glory. …..

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