Lent
During this season of spiritual renewal, we ask God to fill our minds and hearts with love that we may be a sign of Jesus to all those living in our midst. Learn about the Faith and Spirituality of Loretto members.
Holy Week is a week of looking backward and forward. We look back at all that has taken place in Jesus’ life preceding His death. The Gospel of Mark tells…
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The first reading for the fifth Sunday of Lent, April 6, has an important quote from the Prophet Isaiah: “Remember not the events of the past, the things of long…
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Can you believe it’s the Fourth Sunday of Lent already? St. Paul’s call to the Corinthians —“Be reconciled to Christ”— may sound easy to do, but it is not. This…
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The second week of Lent the Church scribes give us the message that Jesus wants us to remember for the whole season of Lent and perhaps our whole life. Here…
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Pope Francis’ theme for 2025 and the heart of Catholic Sisters Week is ”Pilgrims of Hope.” It fits very well with the mission statement of the Sisters of Loretto and…
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Everyone has a favorite saint. While Thomas Merton is officially not declared a saint, in Loretto’s mind he is pretty close! In the Loretto Novitiate in Kentucky he would come…
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During Holy Week, Christians focus on the mysteries of Jesus’ death and resurrection — again, a journey from darkness to light. It is a time of deep reflection and prayer.…
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Many years ago, Dr. Seuss wrote a book called “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” Many thought it was just for children, not so! There is a message there for you…
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Many people are familiar with both the story of Exodus and the events of Holy Week. The story of Exodus focuses on God leading the Israelites back on the path…
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Courage is one of the virtues many of us long for, and work at. As we enter into this first full week of Lent, we may struggle to find its…
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On Palm Sunday, Jesus enters Jerusalem on a colt, not with spears hoisted against him, but with palm branches waving; not with soldiers accompanying him, but with crowds chanting “Hosanna…
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As members of the Loretto Community, we stand at the foot of the cross with the suffering people of Ukraine. In our individual, unique way may we be united in offering our collective prayers, sacrifices and sufferings…
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