Reflect, Pray, Act: Parish Lenten Resource, 2011

During Lent, we worship God with and through the gifts of God's creation, in sign and sacrament, in many special and vivid ways. This is a special opportunity to give thanks and to reflect on our need for repentance and renewal of our care for creation. The Environmental Justice Team has prepared resources for you!

We begin Lent marked with ashes, the very elements of the earth we share with all creatures. We will carry palm fronds and sing hosannas. We will celebrate with water the humble service of washing of feet, reliving the evening Jesus gave Himself to us in bread and wine, the "fruits of the earth and work of human hands." We will venerate the wood of the cross, the tree of life. At the Easter Vigil, we will hear again the story of God calling into being this whole "very good" creation; we will baptize with water and anoint with olive oil, celebrating with song and instrument, incense, glowing candles and flowers.

View/download resources for reflection, prayer and action during this Lenten season:

Global Climate Change Background Information

Lenten Carbon Fast

Bulletin Reflections for the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, Sundays during Lent, and Easter

Suggested Prayers of the Faithful for each week during Lent

Action Suggestions for Care of Creation