THE CHRIST CHILD DAY OF RECOLLECTION

Imitating Mama Mary: How to Live the Memorare

with Christy Cabaniss

Director of Missionary Discipleship

for the Diocese of Cleveland

The Memorare is a compelling cry to our Blessed Mother for her help and protection as we navigate the ebbs and flows in our busy and uncertain lives so that our journey here may lead each one of us (and those we minister to) right into the arms of her beloved Son and our Savior, Jesus.

Join us for this special day to enfold you in the love and graces that only Mother Mary can bestow upon us as we renew our commitment to those that we are called to serve on our earthly journey.

Thursday March 21, 2024

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Fr. Robert Kline Social Center/St. John Vianney

7575 Bellflower Rd. Mentor, OH 44060

$30.00 per person

Continental Breakfast● Presentation ● Luncheon ● Mass

Ash Wednesday is February 14, which means that Lent is right around the corner! Some people love the approach of this holy season, a time for self-reflection and improvement; a time for change and a deeper spiritual investment. Other people dread the idea of Lent with fasting, facing personal weakness and sin, and practices of self-denial.

But, by following our Lord's example, we find that the journey of self-discovery is not a self-indulgent act but one of  love, towards ourselves and our Creator. It is an act of humility where we come face to face with the ugly truths and weaknesses in our lives and give them over to God.  It is a fruitful action, empowering us with the confidence and vision to carry out the wonderful life plan that God has given to us.  Whether Lent is your favorite season or one that you'd just as soon ignore, you know that it is an important observance in the liturgical calendar.  Lent is a time to focus on the deepest mysteries of our faith and try to connect more personally to those spiritual truths.

A Time of Grace 

Above all, Lent is a season of grace—a time when you are invited to grow deeper in your faith. Would you like to find ways to relate to others more lovingly? Would you like to have a better understanding of Jesus' passion and death, and how these events affect your own spiritual journey? Do you struggle with suffering and wonder where God is in those moments of despair? Do you wish you could pray more effectively? Do you wish that you could just enjoy the simple gifts in life and find time to be happy?

WON’T YOU PLEASE JOIN US FOR A LOVELY

LENTEN JOURNEY?