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Living Lent - A guide for Lenten spiritual preparation by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Cardinal Rigali’s Gospel Reflections – Cardinal Justin Rigali presents a streaming video reflection on each of the Sundays of Lent and Holy Week. Visit this page each week for new reflections by the Cardinal.
-- Palm Sunday
-- Fifth Sunday of Lent
-- Fourth Sunday of Lent
-- Third Sunday of Lent
-- Second Sunday of Lent
-- First Sunday of Lent

Way of the Cross
See details and a slideshow inviting you to pray the Stations of the Cross in this outdoor procession led by Cardinal Rigali at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary on Good Friday, April 6, 2007.

Cardinal Rigali’s Lenten Letter for 2007 – English | Spanish

Fast and Abstinence and Other Acts of Penance for Lent
English | Spanish


Cardinal Rigali's Homily for Ash Wednesday Mass

How to Go to Confession – Print this handy two-sided card and take it with you to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance.

Daily Readings – The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers readings from daily Mass in text format, via audio podcasts and available for PDAs, plus video reflections and daily readings searchable for two months. Also includes links to the entire Bible, plus the Saint of the Day, and more.

The Daily Gospel – A brief site by the USCCB presents the Gospel reading for the day, plus links to a reflection and other readings for the daily Mass. Also offers a free subscription to receive the daily readings in your email in box. Readings are searchable for the month, and available in several languages.

Three-Minute Retreat – Take a short prayer break at your computer with Loyola Press’s guided reflection on the Gospel of the day, taken at your own pace using Flash technology.

Praying Lent 2007 – The University of Creighton offers daily Lenten reflections organized by each week of Lent. Other resources include audio presentations, reflections on marriage and cooking tips for Lent.

The Center for Liturgy - Sunday Web Site – The Center for Liturgy at Saint Louis University helps users understand and pray with the readings for each Sunday’s Mass. Spiritual reflections and a wealth of background information let you feel at home with the Scriptures when you hear them proclaimed on Sunday.


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