Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. Thursday, March 2, 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM. 978-632-0253 Lenten Mass Schedule This Week's Announcements Our full Lenten Schedule is now available. Let Hallow guide you through the most meaningful Lent youve ever experienced. mail_str += "&body=Hi {friend(s) name goes here},%0D%0A%0D%0AI've found a very helpful Catholic web site www.AskACatholic.com formerly known as CPATS.ORG%0D%0A%0D%0A"; . Concert prepared by Belle Voci A Cappella Ensemble. Chrism Mass. Then the devil took him to the holy city, and set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, He will give his angels charge of you, andOn their hands they will bear you up,lest you strike your foot against a stone., Jesus said to him, Again it is written, You shall not tempt the Lord your God.. navC.className = tCHandle; On the third day he rose again. The General Law of the Church provides that abstinence from meat is required on all Fridays of the year in honor of Our Lord's Passion. However, moral theologians have traditionally taught that we should abstain from all animal-derived products (except foods such as gelatin, butter, cheese and eggs, which do not have any meat taste). Here are three tips to deepen your relationship with God during the 40 days of #Lent. More solemn songs replace celebratory hymns during Mass. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. promise. The liturgies of the first days of Lent make this point of the vanity of prayer and penitence without moral conversion. the moment of death they shall participate in the merits of the saints Stations of the Cross- Lent March 3, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church) Facility Name: Church. What is the meaning behind Shrove Tuesday? May Mary, our guide on the Lenten journey, lead us to ever deeper knowledge of the dead and Risen Christ, help us in the spiritual combat against sin, and sustain us as we pray with conviction: Converte nos, Deus salutaris nosterConvert us to you, O God, our salvation. - Pope Benedict XVI. Real penance, not giving up candy for goodness sakes. Newsletter Enroll Now Schedule a Tour Family Portal Donate Stay Updated. Frist Friday Mass. Totus Tuus. As Ash Wednesday draws near, many Catholics often find themselves wondering what they ought to give up for Lent. Then join us in St. Anne's Hall for Lenten Suppers, Potluck style.