SPIRITUAL GROWTH DISCUSSION.
This online discussion is designed for adults and young adults who want to examine their spiritual life and learn more about how to develop or strengthen their spiritual life. Preparing for Lent is a perfect time to have this discussion. Whether you’re lost and confused or doing well and want to do better, this discussion will help you focus on ways in which you can strengthen and deepen your spiritual life.
• Wednesday, February 10. 6:30-7:30pm.
> Learn more here.
> Register to participate here.
WEEKLY LENTEN DISCUSSIONS.
These weekly online discussions are facilitated by members of the Faith Formation Team and parish staffs. They give participants an opportunity to reflect on the Sunday scripture readings and discuss how the readings shape their personal lives.
• Discussions meet on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting February 18.
> Learn more and see a schedule of discussion sessions here.
> Register to participate in the group of your choice here.
OREMUS--GUIDE TO CATHOLIC PRAYER VIDEO SERIES.
This five-week online video series explores the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life. Fr. Mark Toup helps participants understand the nature of prayer, discover how God speaks to them, and explore the various ways we can respond to God in prayer.
• Wednesday Evenings. 7:00-8:00pm. Starting February 24. Ending March 24.
> Learn more here.
> Register to participate here.
BUSY CATHOLIC'S VIRTUAL LENTEN RETREAT.
"Who Is My Neighbor?" is the theme for our annual Virtual Lenten Retreat which features daily reflections on the parable of the Good Samaritan from Pope Francis' encyclical letter Fratelli tutti. Receive a daily scripture reading, reflection and prayer for personal meditation, share your thoughts and read comments from other participants on our retreat blog.
• March 8-14.
> Learn more here.
> Register to participate here.
FROM RUINS TO RESURRECTION Evening Reflection
Tuesday, March 9. 6:00-7:30pm (Iowa Time). "From Ruin to Resurrection" is the theme of this Lenten evening of reflection conducted by Andy Otto and sponsored by Ignatian Resources.
> Learn more here.
JOURNEY WITH THE ST. JOHN'S BIBLE
Available Through May 2021. This six part series presented by the McGrath Institute at the University of Notre Dame explores the beauty and tradition of illuminated manuscripts, and unpacks several illuminations from The Saint John’s Bible, along with the Scripture passages they depict. Participants will also learn how to pray with Scripture and art through guided experiences of lectio and visio divina. Choose the days and times you wish to engage with the series.
> Learn more and register here.
GROWING IN FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD THIS LENT
"Lent is a great time to give God a chance to convince you of his desire for your friendship ," writes Fr. William Barry SJ. It is a time for "engaging in practices of penance or prayer that will ready us to experience, more and more deeply, the almost unbelievable love and generosity of God toward us wayward human beings." This seven-part series of reflections is based on Fr. Barry's reflections and features commentary by various spiritual writers and guides.
> The reflections will be posted each Wednesday on our Facebook page here.
GROWING BACK BETTER ONLINE RETREAT
This retreat consists of weekly reflections by the spiritual guide Margaret Silf. The reflections will examine how the past year has challenged us, individually and collectively, in ways no-one could have imagined and has confronted us with the question of whether we want to go back to how things were, or to ‘grow back better’.
> The audio reflections will be posted online each Monday during Lent here.
VIRTUAL LENTEN PILGRIMAGE THROUGH THE HOLY LAND
Magdala organization offers this Lenten pilgrimage which features weekly reflections combining aspects of faith, Lent, and Holy Land destinations.
> Learn more and register here.
KNOW YOUR FAITH DISCUSSIONS
These online discussions are designed for adults and young adults who want to learn or review basic components of the Catholic faith. The discussions are informal; questions and doubts are welcome. Pre-registration required.
• Monday, February 15. 7:00-8:00pm. "Faith and the Meaning of Life."
• Tuesday, March 16. 7:00-8:00pm. "Who Is God?"
• Monday, April 19. 7:00-8:00pm. "God's Revelation: Scripture"
> Learn more here.
> Register to participate here.
Related Links:
> Spiritual growth during a pandemic
> More virtual learning opportunities
> More Lenten resources
> Common Lenten customs
> Fast and Abstinence Rules
[Last Update: 03.07.21]