Lenten Retreat 2025
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Holy Saturday: April 19, 2025
The Seven Sorrows of Mary
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Good Friday: April 18, 2025
The Passion of Christ According to John
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April 17: Lenten Retreat Day 38
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
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April 16: Lenten Retreat Day 37
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
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April 15: Lenten Retreat Day 36
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April 14: Lenten Retreat Day 35
The Five Steps of the Examen with Fr. Henk van Meijel, SJ
Day 35: Beginning the Examen
Step 1: Ask God for Light
Start by slowing down and entering into God’s presence. Find a quiet place, free of distractions, and imagine God beside you—loving, accepting, and gentle. Whether you visualize Jesus,... -
April 12: Lenten Retreat Day 34
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April 11: Lenten Retreat Day 33
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April 10: Lenten Retreat Day 32
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April 9: Lenten Retreat Day 31
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April 8: Lenten Retreat Day 30
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April 7: Lenten Retreat Day 29
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April 5: Lenten Retreat Day 28
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April 4: Lenten Retreat Day 27
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April 3: Lenten Retreat Day 26
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April 2: Lenten Retreat Day 25
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April 1: Lenten Retreat Day 24
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March 31: Lenten Retreat Day 23
God Does Not Send Pain and Suffering!
God does not cause suffering. Rather, Jesus reveals a loving God who brings healing and light, not punishment. Suffering is not God's divine retribution. Believing in a compassionate God challenges harmful theology. In suffering, we are invited to reject imag... -
March 29: Lenten Reflection Day 22
DEACON ROBERT KINGHORN
GORDIEGordie’s story is one of pain, redemption, and the deep longing for forgiveness. Despite a life marked by hardship, he found hope in community and the love of God. His struggle to forgive himself reminds us that we all need grace—both from God and ourselves. True fr...
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March 28: Lenten Retreat Day 21
CHURCH ON THE STREET
WHO IS THE SAINT?
Jen’s story is a testament to the power of hope and forgiveness. In her longing for a second chance, she reminds us that we all fall short and need God’s mercy. Sometimes, we struggle to forgive ourselves even after God has already forgiven us. Yet, in momen... -
March 27: Lenten Retreat Day 20
CHURCH ON THE STREET
JEAN THE PRODIGAL MOTHER
Jean’s story is one of brokenness, love, and redemption. Despite years of addiction and shame, her daughter never gave up on her. Love has the power to heal, even in the darkest places. Like the father in the parable of the prodigal son, Vera waited, ... -
March 26: Lenten Retreat Day 19
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March 25: Lenten Retreat Day 18
CHURCH ON THE STREET
TAKE UP YOUR CROSS
Ann’s journey from the streets to healing is a testament to the transforming power of God’s grace. Her struggles did not define her; rather, they shaped her into someone who now helps others. Like the disciples at the Transfiguration, she has seen Christ’s ... -
March 24: Lenten Retreat Day 17
DEACON ROBERT KINGHORN
CHURCH ON THE STREET
WHERE ARE YOUR WOUNDS?
True faith is not lived in comfort but in the willingness to stand for what is right, even when it costs us. The principal’s question—"Was there nothing worth fighting for?"—challenges us to examine our own lives. Do we risk wound...