FORMED Update

Looking for things to watch other than the latest Netflix thriller? Check out FORMED for material to feed your soul. There are new titles highlighted each week. For example, whether you attend Mass in person or virtually right now, you can enhance your experience by understanding the scriptural roots of the Mass. Watch, "A Scriptural Walk Through The Mass," to deepen your knowledge regarding the prayers we pray during Mass.

Lent is quickly approaching and for many people that means making the time to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Watch " 7 Secrets of Confession" by Vinny Flynn on FORMED. It will offer you a new way of looking at the Sacrament and maybe, offer you even more good reasons to look forward to this wonderful gift of healing. And speaking of Lent, sign up for "Daily Lenten Reflections," which will be sent directly to your email each day.

The Religious Education office is also suggesting you check out, "The Search" and "I Thirst: 40 Days with Mother Teresa" to watch found on FORMED. We will look to tentatively schedule some small groups to watch the Mother Teresa series after March 1, 2021. In the meantime, you're welcome to jump in and watch either series on your own or with a small group of your making!

Please continue to pray for the students preparing for Sacraments. It's been a tough year and they, along with the families and catechists, need the Holy Spirit's inspiration more than ever as we move forward receiving First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. Come Holy Spirit and renew the face of the Earth! We are thirsty, we are searching for answers. Let’s take the time this Lent to quench our thirst and find our direction anew!

ADDITIONAL MEDITATION/PRAYER SITES

blessedisshe.net
sacredspace.ie
bustedhalo.com
redemptorists.net

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