Sometimes it might feel like Lent is part of the same old routine, but each Lenten Season, God invites us to something new! The pillars remain the same but their meaning may evolve or deepen as our lives change.
This Lent, you’re invited to join in one or more of the following ways to connect anew to Lent.
Fasting: “Rend Your Heart: Offering Humility in Lent”
What: Occasional fasting is widely practiced and has become a cornerstone of Lenten practice, but how might we think holistically about our call to “fast”? Where does fasting fit into our daily spirituality and can we approach the effort so as to deepen our love of God and neighbor beyond the Lenten Season? Join Mike Rios-Keating of Catholic Charities Twin Cities for a conversation on fasting, humility, and an invitation to re-think our spiritual commitments.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 28th from 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Bays at Risen Savior
Free will donations accepted. Childcare available with RSVP by Feb. 21st.
Prayer: Meaningful Conversations about Prayer Series
What: This is a 4-part series with presentations, individual reflections, and small-group engagement. The series is an opportunity to learn and share important ideas about communicating with God.
When: Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm
- Mar. 7th: How and Why We Pray
- Mar. 14th: Praying with Our Own Words
- Mar. 21st: Praying with Scripture
- Mar. 28th: Praying with the Church’s Words
Where: Bays at Risen Savior
Almsgiving: Joining Hands in Loving Service to Others
Almsgiving means donating resources to the poor and practicing the works of mercy and acts of justice. In addition to many regular opportunities to serve, this Lent we have a few special projects, too! These are not only opportunities for almsgiving but also for parish integration and getting to know one another across cultures by joining hands in service.
- Prepare or Serve a Meal with Loaves and Fishes in Burnsville: Weds., Mar. 8th 1:30-5pm or 4:30-7pm
- Join the Parish Lenten Spring Clean at Risen Savior: Sat., Mar. 18th: details are still coming together but we are looking for both “cleaners” and folks to help prepare and serve a meal for the volunteers
- Pack food with Feed My Starving Children in Eagan: Mon., Mar. 20th 7-8:45pm or Thurs., Mar. 23rd 2-3:45pm