How can I enhance my prayer life during Lent?
One way is by adding some new elements to your prayer life. Here are some ideas to enhance our prayer life during Lent:
· Go to Daily Mass:
o Monday: 7:00 AM Nativity
o Tuesday: 8:00 AM St Mary
o Wednesday: 7:00 AM Nativity
o Thursday: 8:00 AM St Mary
o Friday: 7:00 AM Nativity
If you can’t make it to Daily Mass in person, you can watch the Mass on TV on the EWTN network at 12:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, or 7:00 PM. Or watch the daily Mass anytime by clicking here to go to the page on the diocesan website where you can download the Daily Mass from St. Peter’s Cathedral:
· Go to the Stations of the Cross:
o Fridays during Lent at 7:00 PM at both St Mary and Nativity
Or click here to watch a beautiful two minute meditation on the Stations of the Cross:
· Go to Confession:
o “The Light Is On For You” every Monday during Lent from 5:30 – 7:00 PM at Nativity
o Confessions are heard every Saturday from 3:15 – 3:45 PM at St Mary and from 4:15 – 4:45 PM at Nativity.
Click here to do an Examination of Conscience:
· Go to Eucharistic Adoration:
o Spend time alone with the Lord from 6:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesdays at Nativity
Click here to learn more about Eucharistic Adoration:
· Say the Chaplet of Divine Mercy:
o First Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM at St Mary
Or pray the Chaplet anytime by clicking here:
· Say extra prayers on your own:
o Here’s one suggestion – Pray the rosary in honor of the patron Saint of our two parishes.
Now click here. It will take you to the page of Catholic prayers on our website. Say one of these prayers and ask God to help you enhance your prayer life during Lent.