Open Our Hearts: Year A Sample Session

“As Jesus journeyed through his ministry and passion to his resurrection and ascension into heaven, we now journey with him toward the fullness of our own redemption. Lent is an occasion to reflect on where we are on that journey. Open Our Hearts provides sessions in which small groups—through scripture, prayer, and personal reflection—can use this Lenten season to assess their relationship with God, realign their priorities, and go forth to do good works. Open Our Hearts provides an excellent opportunity to revitalize faith and experience Lent in light of the Easter joy to come.” —Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. Archbishop of Newark

“Open Our Hearts offers a deep way to enter into Lent. Sister Donna and Father Iwanowski bring Sacred Scripture to life in our time, connecting the Sunday and daily readings in ways that invite rich reflection on our lives at home, in our parish, and in the world, leading us to put our faith into action.”

OPEN OUR HEARTS — YEAR A Sister Donna L. Ciangio, OP and Father Thomas B. Iwanowski

Open Our Hearts

The purpose of Lent and of this faithsharing program is not simply to listen, pray, and learn about our faith but also to put that faith into action. The purpose of Lent and of your time with your small group is to help change the way you live each day so that your life will more closely reveal to the world the Kingdom of God.

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—Leisa Anslinger Founder, Catholic Life and Faith Author, including Grateful Living from RENEW International, Abundant Living, Abundant Giving and Grateful Disciples.

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Lenten Reflections FOR 2023–YEAR A Sister Donna L. Ciangio, OP Father Thomas B. Iwanowski

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Open Our Hearts: Year A Sample Session

Published on Oct 13, 2022

RENEW International

Lent is a time to take stock of where we are on our spiritual journey. It is a moment to check our spiritual bearings and take any action that will keep us moving in the right direction. Take time this Lent to engage with scripture and reflect on different aspects of your spiritual life with Open Our Hearts. Look at how you live out your faith at home, in your parish, and in the world. Connect at a deeper level with the Sunday gospels and take time every day to reflect and pray. Each weekly small-group session includes scripture, prayer and reflections along with concrete ways to live out that faith. The book also provides a meditation and reflection question for each weekday of Lent.