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Limerick Poem

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 The latest poem suggestion for our poetry group was to write a limerick. It has a definite rhythm and rhyme (structure) and usually funny. 5 lines with a specific number or syllables in each line ex: 9, 9, 5, 5, 9. Here's what I just came up with so far:  I was running the race at good speed. I could clearly see who was the lead.  Then, unlike before My legs got so sore. Now it's rest and pain meds that I need  Photo: Nikola at Unsplash  A man sitting on a ledge tying his shoes photo – Free Aesthetic Image on Unsplash   

Lent: A New Summary. Why the Bible Commands It. Fr. Chris

 Fr. Chris does a deep dive into the “three pillars” of lent which are Prayer, Fasting and Alms Giving or acts of charity/service. He explains the biblical and historical context around these and how they can help us today to replace lower desires with higher fulfillment that glorifies God.  https://www.youtube.com/live/9gafZk1BR7U?si=ulJH3LT_65X0d3dc To learn more about the Marians check out their YouTube channel:  https://youtube.com/@divinemercy_official?si=rucN59nernHXyr1y   Or visit their website at  https://www.thedivinemercy.org/

Lent as a “Do Over”: Faith, Service and Spiritual Thirst. Catholic Conversations

What does it actually mean to live your Catholic faith today? In this special Lenten episode of Catholic Conversations, Fr. Peter welcomes longtime parishioner and Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Gene Fennell for an honest and inspiring discussion about faith, forgiveness, and becoming better disciples. Gene shares: -How he first took ownership of his faith -The power of reconciliation in his relationship with his father -The witness of Det. Steven McDonald and radical forgiveness -Why Scripture is a “playbook” for life -Practical tools for prayer (Hallow App, Divine Office, daily reflections) As we begin our parish Lenten series, I Thirst: 40 Days with Mother Teresa, the conversation turns to Jesus’ words from the Cross — “I Thirst” — and what it means to stop filling our lives with substitutes and allow Christ to satisfy our deepest hunger. Lent isn’t meant to be gloomy. It’s a grace-filled “do over.” If you’re looking for encouragement, practical faith wisdom, and a reminder that h...