Life in today's world presents many new and unique challenges.
The goal of St. Augustine's Parish, especially during this Lenten Season, is to equip and inspire parishioners and friends, to be strengthened and grow deeper in Faith in our daily lives, and to encourage others.
Below these three introductory videos you'll see several headings with resources below each section. Create your own plan for Lent, and something to carry with you through all of 2025.
Courage! God Loves You!
For the begging of the journey...
CHNetwork - SignPosts- What does it take to thrive and live a good life in today's challenging world, - for ourselves, our family and friends ? Over 100 short (under 8 minutes each) stories of spiritual growth and conversion. Sample story above, Maija Fish.
Called to More - Columba Jordan, CFR Short, 7 minutes each, video series with Columba Jordan, CFR, - a great every-day support for Lent. You'll find yourself going back to these all the time !
Called to More - Shorts - One minute reflections from Fr. Columba, - great to get your Lent momentum gong
Best Lent Ever - Are you ready for a new beginning? Join us for BEST LENT EVER. Each day of BEST LENT EVER, you’ll receive a short, FREE video from Matthew Kelly full of profound spiritual insight and intensely practical ways to apply the consecration to your life. With three simple daily steps, you can prepare your heart, mind, and soul for this powerful surrender.
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The Rosary in a Year - Ascension Podcast Not familiar with the Rosary, or haven't prayed it in a while? Try it out a few of these brief daily episodes to get your "feet wet". Videos / Audio
Magnificat Magazine - Great for High School / College / Adult level. With over 250,000 subscribers, Magnificat Monthly Magazine features the complete scripture readings for each Sunday, weekday and feast day Mass; Morning and Evening prayer, daily reflections on the Gospel from the Church's greatest minds; a fresh take on the lives of the saints. All of this presented in a lavishly printed, visually stunning, and easy-to-read pocket-sized companion. It is used by all those in our parish Magnificat Small Groups.