Archdiocese of St. Louis

Are you caught up on GO & MAKE? We recently featured Jamie Baxter, the founder of Exodus 90.

Just in time for the beginning of the Lenten season, Brian and Jamie discuss the transformational power of asceticism, fraternity, and vulnerability.

https://go-make.captivate.fm/episode/fasting-freedom-and-future-saints-ft-jamie-baxter-founder-of-exodus-90

🐟 It's Fish Fry Time! 🐟

In Lent, Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays. Here in St. Louis, our Friday Fish Fries have been a Lenten tradition for many years. These photos are from 1916! Check out the St. Louis Review Fish Fry Finder at the link below to make your dinner plans.

https://www.archstl.org/st-louis-review/lenten-fish-fries

Young Adult Events are back!

Each month, beginning on February 21, St. Mary Magdalene will host Nazareth Night Brentwood. The evening will begin at 7:00p.m. with a Holy Hour and will be followed by a social at Global Brew. Join us!

"...for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Gen 3:19)

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season.

How will you observe Lent this year?

The Lenten season, a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, begins tomorrow with Ash Wednesday.

Many Catholics make sacrifices or do something extra to grow in faith during this time of year. Lent is also a time in which parishes will offer special activities — a mission or revival, Stations of the Cross, extra times for the sacrament of reconciliation, service opportunities and fish fries — to aid in the Lenten journey.

It’s important to keep in mind the “why” — rather than the “what” — when choosing to pray, fast and give alms during Lent. How are we growing in our relationship with the Lord? How are we actively using this time to share the Good News of Christ with others?

Check out the St. Louis Review's list of ways to incorporate more prayer, fasting and almsgiving into your life this Lent:

Lent starts on Wednesday, which means Fish Fry Fridays are coming soon!

Each year, the St. Louis Review compiles a list of all the Fish Fries in the Archdiocese—check it out now to make your Friday plans ahead of time.

https://www.archstl.org/st-louis-review/lenten-fish-fries

Today, on World Marriage Sunday, we joyfully celebrate a love beyond words shared between a husband and wife in the marital covenant. May their marriages be bright beacons of hope to family members and friends, living reminders of Jesus’ love as they create nurturing homes, wellsprings of hospitality where the warmth of Jesus' love is shared and felt.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS TODAY!

Register before midnight for the Catholic Women for Christ conference for only $30! The day includes great speakers, time with the Lord in Mass and Adoration, and fellowship with ladies from across the region.

Don't miss out—register now at http://catholicwomenforchrist.org

Seniors representing each Catholic High School in the Archdiocese of St. Louis recently gathered as part of their recognition as Archbishop May Service Award recipients.

The annual Archbishop May Service Awards recognize students who have made outstanding commitments to the service of others.

The day started with prayer, followed by time for sharing, service, and reflection. Former award recipients spoke about their continued service during their college years. Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski will present the awards next month at the Cathedral Basilica.

The Mass and reception celebrating World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life was this past Sunday. In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted this day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. Please keep all sisters, brothers and priests in your prayers, as they continue to pray for all of us, as messengers and servants of the peace of Christ.
St. Louis Vocation Office Archdiocese of St. Louis

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita. St. Josephine Bakhita was born in Sudan and was kidnapped and enslaved at age seven. Years later, she was freed and became a religious sister, dedicating her life to Christ.

May we be generous in our forgiveness, just as St. Josephine was to those who enslaved her.

St. Josephine Bakhita, pray for us!

It's not too late to register for this year's Catholic Men for Christ conference, happening February 17! Learn more and register at http://catholicmenforchrist.org

The skull of St. Jean de Brébeuf, Jesuit missionary and North American Martyr, will be at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, in St. Louis, MO on Sunday, February 25th, as part of a monthlong relic tour. Both the presentation and veneration are open to the public.

Do you want to go deeper in your Lenten practices this year? Join us for a night of Lenten Revival with Rev. Royce Thomas, CSSR Revivalist.

📅 Date: February 19-21
🕕 Time: 6:15 PM
📍 St. Alphonsus “The Rock” Church (1118 N. Grand)

This three-day series to help you immerse yourself more fully into Lent. Each night's service will begin at 6:15p.m. with a short period of praise and worship, and the speaker will begin at 6:30p.m. Please invite your friends, family, and loved ones to join us for a night of worship, community, and spiritual growth.

This event is sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Racial Harmony and the Annual Catholic Appeal.

In February, let us join the pope in praying for the terminally ill. We pray that those with a terminal illness, and their families, receive the necessary physical and spiritual care and accompaniment.

Today we celebrate the feast of St. John Bosco (Don Bosco), who is patron of teachers, educators, and students.

As we continue this 2024 Catholic Schools' Week, let’s pray for all students and teachers in our St. Louis Catholic schools! Thank you, teachers, for all you do! St. John Bosco, pray for us!

Happy Catholic Schools Week!

We'll be adding new photos throughout the week of what some of our Catholic schools are up to for this special week.

Happy Catholic Schools Week! Join us in praying for Catholic students, educators, and all who make Catholic education possible. We can't wait to see what you do to celebrate this week!