The prayers of Ash Wednesday say, "Repent and believe the good news". Lent can be a time when we can add a practice such as exercising our "believing" muscles. Please visit our website at: https://www.magnificatministries.ca

For a fresh approach to celebrating LENT, check this out! Please visit our website at: https://www.magnificatministries.ca

What is truly the heart of Lent? Is it not to increase in faith, hope, trust and love? As Sirach 2:9 says, "You who fear the Lord, hope for those good gifts of his, everlasting joy and mercy. Please visit our website at: https://www.magnificatministries.ca

For Catholics, Lent is a very graced time and when we practice extra little mortifications (or disciplines) we end up giving God more room to act in our souls. Please visit our website at: https://www.magnificatministries.ca

God showed Sister Lucy of Fatima the two simple disciplines or mortifications that he wishes the laity to undertake in our modern era. Please visit our website at: https://www.magnificatministries.ca

Many feel that they are repeating the same patterns and becoming stuck in a spiritual rut. What is needed is the revelation of the Holy Spirit to expose the hidden roots that keep us in bondage. Please visit our website at: https://www.magnificatministries.ca

The sacrament of reconciliation does considerably more than forgive our sins...please view our video and see why you should rejoice! Please visit our website at: https://www.magnificatministries.ca

One of our favourite quotes from the Catechism is the following: "Man, tempted by the devil, let his trust in his creator die in his heart..." (par. 397) So how do we, unlike Adam and Eve, come to that great place of trust in our heavenly Father's goodness? Please visit our website at: https://www.magnificatministries.ca

St. Thérèse de Lisieux's spirituality was very simple; child-like in fact. Her trust in God's love for her was the one thing that undergirded her whole relationship with Him. And this is why she attained holiness in such a short period of time. Please visit our website at: https://www.magnificatministries.ca