Lenten Resources

Saturday, March 25th 2017 - Sentido histórico y teológico de la Pasión de Jesús - Muchas personas se preguntan sobre la muerte de Jesús. ¿Pudo Jesús haber evitado la muerte? ¿quiso el Padre que su Hijo muriera? ¿por qué muere Jesús? ¿qué significa la salvación por medio de la cruz? En este taller presentaremos los relatos de la Pasión de Jesús ofreciendo un análisis de los datos históricos y profundizando en su sentido teológico. Abordaremos así dos grandes preguntas de la fe cristiana: ¿por qué matan a Jesús? y ¿por qué muere Jesús?

Just in Time for Lent

Edited by John F. Baldovin and David Farina Turnbloom

Using passages of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the official rubrics of sacramental rites as the basis for their writing, the contributors to this collection of texts highlight the connection between theology, prayer, and ritual. The book is divided into four main parts. The first part, entitled "Why the Sacraments?," treats the sacraments in general, focusing on the central role they play in the Catholic faith. The remaining parts treat the Sacraments of Initiation (Part 2), the Sacraments of Healing (Part 3), and the Sacraments of Vocation (Part 4). The treatment of each sacrament begins with selected passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church that offer succinct descriptions of the sacrament and its role in the life of the Church. Second, there is an excerpt from the prayers used in the celebration of that sacrament followed by responses by theologians with expertise in the history and theology of that sacrament. Purchase book

Catholic Spirituality in Practices: A Treasury of Old and New a collection of practices, traditional and contemporary that can enable us to sustain and grow a vibrant spiritual life. Learn more about fasting, stations of the cross, or read about how to pray the rosary.

"Encountering Jesus in the Scriptures" has a focus wider than the historians quest, these essays try to explain not only who Jesus was in the first century but also what he might mean in the twenty-first century. Discover the chapter on "The Bible, the Jews, and the Passion," or read "Coming to Know Jesus through Contemplation of the Gosples."

Read Sr. Mary Sweeney's book: "Seven Last Words for Seven Weeks." She writes: "I believe that during the season of Lent, the Spirit blesses the church with a communal desire to deepen our relationship with God. There is an energy that draws us to renewed devotion. As you begin this season of Lent, may you know the Spirit's blessing." Allow the seven last words Jesus spoke from the cross to guide the meditations of your heart throughout the forty days of Lent.

Read from the publication "What are We?" a University Mission and Ministry publication which features the history of Boston College and its Jesuit tradition, along with prayers for reflection.