Prayer Opportunities...Besides fasting and almsgiving (giving more away to those in need), the third pillar of Lenten practices is praying. As I have preached many times, prayer takes many different forms, primarily deepening our relationship with God through a friendship with Jesus. This takes daily practice...READ MORE
Lent Terms Each year at the beginning of Lent, I think it is helpful to review some of our Catholic terminology as we hear words and phrases during this season that may still be new for some people. Fast – doing with less…less food, fewer material things; to eliminate something from my daily routine in order to make more room for God in my life...READ MORE
Learning to Pray, Fast, and ‘Be Generous’…. As we begin the Season of Lent on Wednesday, we will hear about the main themes of praying, fasting, and almsgiving (being generous with those in need). We are meant to practice these virtues for 40 days…READ MORE
Keeping us all safe and healthy… I want to thank all of you who continue to help us stay healthy here at St. Clare by following all the normal regulations regarding the virus, namely wearing masks, social distancing, sanitizing hands, and staying home if you feel any symptoms ...READ MORE