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“Lent comes providentially to reawaken us.” — Pope Benedict XVI

“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8

“He must increase; I must decrease.” — John 3:30

“Lent is a time for greater love—listen to Jesus’ thirst.” — St. Teresa of Calcutta

“We must fast from sin and feast on virtue.” — St. John Chrysostom

“Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the wings that lift us up to God.” — St. Augustine

“If you want peace, reach out to the poor.” — St. John Paul II

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” — Genesis 3:19 #AshWednesday

“Today, if you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.” — Psalm 95:7–8

“Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you; all things pass. God never changes.” — St. Teresa of Ávila

“Peace is a gift of God and at the same time a task entrusted to us.” — St. John Paul II

“Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness.” — St. John Chrysostom

“Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” — John 14:27

“The fruit of silence is prayer. The fruit of prayer is faith. The fruit of faith is love. The fruit of love is service. The fruit of service is peace.” — St. Teresa of Calcutta

Today, we celebrate the Assumption of Mary. Praying for each of you — our friends, supporters, partners in ministry & those we serve. Hail Mary, full of grace, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

BRA Women’s Empowerment Initiative, w/⁦@CrossCatholic⁩ Catholic, is kicking off its 3rd year. This vital pilot project is equipping 150 women in rural DR w/microloans, skills training, leadership development to foster income-producing activities & strengthen local economy.

I would like to express sincere condolences to all the families who have lost loved ones, in particular their daughters, who were at the summer camp, in the disaster caused by flooding of the Guadalupe River in Texas in the United States. We pray for them.

Pray. 🙏

100,000 meals packed in Vancouver, donated to hungry children nwcatholic.org/news/andrew-fo…

“It’s a beautiful camaraderie just among our family members,” the 26-year-old deacon said of his siblings who have pursued the priesthood and religious life. “This beautiful push of drawing excellence from each other, drawing each other to the cross, and to the heights of holiness — and what a gift it is to have within the family structure.” ✍Ann Schneible Full article: hubs.la/Q03rYcfd0