Encountering Jesus
Encountering Jesus is a virtual Lenten experience based on a classic Advent calendar, which invites you to slow down and reflect on the scriptures of Lent. Featuring short, daily Scripture reflections and suggested activities based on Lenten themes, the calendar focuses on the traditional practices of daily prayer and meditation throughout Lent.
As Lent begins, we hope that this Lenten resource will help you in your pursuit of a stronger relationship with Jesus.
Click on the button below to view the Lenten calendar.
Keeping the Season
The Lenten Season is a wonderful time to deepen our relationship with God and others. This time can be 40 days of tremendous spiritual and personal growth.
While the specific penances we choose are not our primary focus – in the end, it is always about our personal encounter with the Lord Jesus' passion and mercy – making the effort to change certain habits or attitudes in our lives can be our humble gifts to the Lord.
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are fundamental Catholic practices that enable us to deepen our relationship with Jesus, in and through the community of faith, and to go forth as his disciples.
During the weeks of Lent, inspirational messages will be posted to our Facebook page. Follow us on Facebook for Lenten reflections, quotes, updates, and various music selections.
The Lenten Season is a wonderful time to deepen our relationship with God and others. This time can be 40 days of tremendous spiritual and personal growth.
While the specific penances we choose are not our primary focus – in the end, it is always about our personal encounter with the Lord Jesus' passion and mercy – making the effort to change certain habits or attitudes in our lives can be our humble gifts to the Lord.
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are fundamental Catholic practices that enable us to deepen our relationship with Jesus, in and through the community of faith, and to go forth as his disciples.
During the weeks of Lent, inspirational messages will be posted to our Facebook page. Follow us on Facebook for Lenten reflections, quotes, updates, and various music selections.
Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession -
An Online Retreat - A Lenten Encounter with God’s Mercy
This online self-guided retreat offers parishioners the ability to access content at any time - no matter where or when. Whether you are in the comfort of your own home or in your office or on your lunch break, you are invited to take some time for yourself and for God - to grow closer to God in prayer and discover his love and mercy anew through prayer, reflection, and music.
Click on the picture to view the sessions.
Learn and pray with Brother Francis this Lent. With several different seasons available to watch, Brother Francis will help children learn more about what Lent is all about and why it is so important. There are Daily Meditations with new episodes released every day.
You can also join Brother Francis in praying a special Stations of the Cross for children. The videos are available through the parish subscription to FORMED.
To create a new account:
Go to https://signup.formed.org/ for a FREE account.
Enter our parish zip code - 02021 or Canton Catholic Community
Enter your name and email address. You’re in!
If you already have an account click the button below.
You can also join Brother Francis in praying a special Stations of the Cross for children. The videos are available through the parish subscription to FORMED.
To create a new account:
Go to https://signup.formed.org/ for a FREE account.
Enter our parish zip code - 02021 or Canton Catholic Community
Enter your name and email address. You’re in!
If you already have an account click the button below.
Stations of the Cross
The tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross is an ancient devotion that walks through the story of Christ’s Way of the Cross. From His anguished prayers in the Garden of Gethsemene to his burial in the tomb, praying together through these fourteen moments in Christ’s final hours is a spiritual pilgrimage that opens our eyes to the depth of God’s love for us in the face of unimaginable suffering. We invite you and your family to join us on Friday afternoons to pray the Stations!
Stations of the Cross will take place on Friday afternoon during Lent at 4:00 PM in the church.
To view a recorded version of Stations of the Cross, click the picture.
The tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross is an ancient devotion that walks through the story of Christ’s Way of the Cross. From His anguished prayers in the Garden of Gethsemene to his burial in the tomb, praying together through these fourteen moments in Christ’s final hours is a spiritual pilgrimage that opens our eyes to the depth of God’s love for us in the face of unimaginable suffering. We invite you and your family to join us on Friday afternoons to pray the Stations!
Stations of the Cross will take place on Friday afternoon during Lent at 4:00 PM in the church.
To view a recorded version of Stations of the Cross, click the picture.
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration is the worship of the Eucharist outside of the Mass. The Eucharistic Host is displayed in a monstrance on the altar so that all can see and pray in the presence of Christ. We can show our adoration to God in many ways, but in the Eucharistic Adoration, we spend time adoring the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Take time this Lent to experience the love, mercy and kindness of the Lord.
Eucharistic Adoration will take place every Tuesday after the 9:00AM Mass and close with Benediction at 10:30 AM.
“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
Eucharistic Adoration is the worship of the Eucharist outside of the Mass. The Eucharistic Host is displayed in a monstrance on the altar so that all can see and pray in the presence of Christ. We can show our adoration to God in many ways, but in the Eucharistic Adoration, we spend time adoring the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Take time this Lent to experience the love, mercy and kindness of the Lord.
Eucharistic Adoration will take place every Tuesday after the 9:00AM Mass and close with Benediction at 10:30 AM.
“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
