March 5, 12, 19, and 26

Journey to Glory: Gospel Stories from the Sundays in Lent

This year, we are in Cycle A for our Sunday Readings. During the Season of Lent, Cycle A takes on particular significance because it is often used when a parish is preparing catechumens for Baptism. Certain Gospel stories from the Gospel of Matthew: the temptation of Jesus in the desert and the Transfiguration, along with stories from the Gospel of John: the woman at the well; the man born blind and the raising of Lazarus, were used by the early Church in preparation for adult Baptism.

This year, our Lenten Days of Prayer will focus on the Gospel reading for the Sunday following the Day of Prayer. In making these stories the central focus of our Days of Prayer, we hope that participants will more fully enter into the Word as it is proclaimed in their local faith communities.

March 5, “The Transfiguration,” Mt. 17:1-9, presented by Jayne Krim

March 12, “The Woman at the Well,” John 4:5-42, presented by Debbie Koop

March 19, “The Man Born Blind,” John 9:1-41, presented by Kathy Berken

March 26, “The Raising of Lazarus,” John 11:1-45, presented by Cindy Geiger

Participants need only bring their lunch for the day, and any reading material that they would like to have with them. There will be input by the presenter, a guided prayer experience, and ample free time for personal prayer and reflection. Weather permitting, retreatants may walk the outdoor trails. There will be an opportunity for Confession, as well as Stations of the Cross and the Liturgy of the Day. The suggested offering for the Day of Prayer is $20.00. The Schedule for our 2020 Lenten Days of Prayer is below:

9:30 a.m. Gathering Time. Coffee available in Dining Room

9:45 a.m. Welcome [Chapel]

Followed by Opening Prayer & Conference [Chapel]

10:30 a.m. Opportunity for Confessions or Spiritual Direction

11: 30 a.m. Guided prayer experience [Chapel]

noon Lunch [Dining Room]

1:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross [Chapel]

1:45 p.m. Mass [Chapel]

Followed by departures