We are privileged to host a two-day Lenten Parish Mission on Monday, March 2nd and Tuesday, March 3rd at 7 pm each evening. A Parish Mission can be viewed as an opportunity for spiritual healing, renewal, and reconciliation. With an emphasis on love and mercy, it also can provide an opportunity to change hearts and transform lives as we renew and strengthen our relationship with Our Lord.
The Mission will be presented by Bishop John Tran. The theme of the Mission will be: “The Crosses We Carry on Our Journey of Faith”. Bishop Tran will speak about his personal story and crosses, as well as the crosses we carry as disciples. As we journey through life, many of us face various crosses and at various times. During the Mission, Bishop Tran will focus on the reality that Jesus did not come to take away our crosses. He came to sanctify our crosses by His presence.
In addition to the Mission, we will offer additional times and dates to provide us with a great opportunity to avail ourselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the season of Lent. The sacrament is also available by appointment. We can examine our conscience and acknowledge the ways in which we may have compromised our spiritual integrity.
Pope Leo has encouraged the faithful to understand the healing power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and to avail themselves of the Sacrament as deemed appropriate. In a recent address as reported in the media outlet, “Catholic World News”, he noted, “With God, nothing is impossible; life triumphs over death and grace over sin; let us live the Sacrament of Reconciliation intensely so that our relationship with Him may be alive beyond our betrayals.” He further stated, “May divine forgiveness make us, in turn, merciful toward our brothers and sisters.”
As we reflect on t
hese profound words of Our Holy Father, through the Sacrament of Reconciliation we can more effectively embrace the right spiritual course as we cleanse our souls and prepare for the commemoration of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Details concerning the Mission and information concerning opportunities for the , can be obtained from the Parish bulletin, as well as from the Parish office and website. I hope that you will prayerfully consider participating in the Parish Mission, and avail yourself of great opportunities to enhance your spiritual life during this special season of Lent.