penance Archive

A very good Lenten practice is to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation – Confession. Fr. Lazaro and myself are available very Saturday morning – 9:00 to 10:00. We will also have our parish Communal Penance service on Wednesday, March 28th at 7:30. On that evening many of …

This year Lent begins on February 22nd on Ash Wednesday. Lent has been observed by Christians since the 4th Century. It is a time of reflection, penitence and spiritual renewal before Easter. Lent ends at midnight on Holy Saturday, the night before Easter Sunday. During Lent some Christians focus on giving up something. …