| Feature 17 February 2010 | Lent 2010 |
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“The justice of God has been manifested through faith in Jesus Christ” (cf. Rm 3, 21-22)
Message of His Holiness Benedict XVI for Lent 2010Dear Brothers and Sisters!Each year, on the occasion of Lent, the Church invites us to a sincere review of our life in light of the teachings of the Gospel. This year, I would like to offer you some reflections on the great theme of justice, beginning from the Pauline affirmation: “The justice of God has been manifested through faith in Jesus Christ” (cf. Rm 3, 21-22). Read full text ...
Lenten Homilies and Messages from Irish Bishops
20 March 2010 | In his homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin says the call of Lent is about turning away from what damages our humanity and allowing the healing power of Jesus to enrich us to be fully the people we were created to be. Read more... __________
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24 February 2010 | Bishop John McAreavey has published a Pastoral Letter for Lent 2010 on the theme of 'Lent - a time of solidarity'. Read more ... __________
__________ 21 February 2010 | Homilies and statements delivered at Masses delivered at Masses for the First Sunday of Lent by: Bishop Martin Drennan, Bishop of Galway Bishop; Bishop James Moriarty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin; Bishop Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath; Bishop Noel Treanor, Bishop of Down and Connor; and Bishop Denis Brennan, Bishop of Ferns. Read more ... __________
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17 February 2010 | Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, in his homily for Ash Wednesday Mass in UCD, asks 'How are we to be authentic Christians?' Read more ... __________
Information in this section will be updated throughout Lent as details become available. Lenten Resources and Diocesan InitiativesTaking Our Hearts to the Lord
The booklet set costs €5 and the accompanying CD costs €5. Copies (while stocks last) are available from: Ann Allen, Pastoral Development Office, Church Grounds, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, tel: 071 9634960, email:
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Archdiocese of Armagh
Lenten Reflection for Lent and Easter. Read more ...
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Diocese of Derry
Lenten initiatives in the Diocese of Derry include retreats and reflection sessions taking place over several weeks. Read more ...
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Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin
The Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin has produced school resources and a Scripture Sharing booklet for Lent 2010, among other initiatives. Read more ...
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Diocese of Meath
The diocese of Meath has launched its own Lenten web resource for 2010: www.dioceseofmeath.ie/lent will be updated each Wednesday. A number of activities for the Season of Lent have also been organised by the Mullingar Liturgy Team. Read more ...
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Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative
The Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative offers some practical ideas that may help people who wish to consider abstaining from or reducing their use of alcohol over the period of Lent. Download IBDI factsheet here ...
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Trócaire
The Lenten awareness campaign highlighted this year by Trócaire, the overseas aid agency of the Irish Bishops’ Conference, is on the theme of hunger and poverty. More information on Trócaire’s campaign...
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12 March 2010 | Bishop Willie Walsh, Bishop of Killaloe, offers "A Reflection for Our Time" based on Psalm 50. 
12 March 2010 | Bishop Philip Boyce OCD, Bishop of Raphoe, has published a message for the beginning of Lent 2010, in which he states that "the journey of renewal has only begun". 
23 February 2010 | Following the meeting of the Irish Bishops with Pope Benedict in Rome earlier this month, Bishop Brendan Kelly, Bishop of Achonry, spoke of the visit and the call for an acknowledgement of past failures, the need to refocus and ensure a future centred on Gospel values. 
21 February 2010 | Bishop John Kirby's statement following the meeting between Pope Benedict and the Irish Bishops. 
19 February 2010 | Letter from Archbishop Michael Neary to priests of the diocese following the meeting with Pope Benedict XVI. 
18 February 2010 | In his Lenten Message, Bishop William Lee says "Lent is above all a time of penance in which we humbly acknowledge our past failings." 
17 February 2010 | Bishop John Buckley's statement following the meeting between Pope Benedict and the Irish Bishops. 
17 February 2010 | Bishop Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath, in his Lenten message, says “Reaching out to our brothers and sisters in need is a visible expression of faith.” 
Nine Irish dioceses - Achonry, Ardagh & Clonmacnois, Armagh, Clonfert, Elphin, Kerry, Killala, Limerick and Tuam - have come together to produce a Lenten Scripture Sharing Group resource booklet entitled 'Taking Our Hearts to The Lord'.
Lent, the traditional season of renewal and penance in the Catholic Church, begins on Ash Wednesday. It is a time when the Church calls on the faithful to renew their commitment to Christian life. This renewal is a central part of our preparation for Easter. The Gospel tells us how to approach renewal through prayer, fasting and charity.