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Why Joy and Suffering Aren’t Opposites

Can joy and pain coexist? Though often seen as opposites—joy being light and sought after, and suffering being heavy and endured—they can actually coexist. Both in our lives and in the life of Christ, we see that suffering can enhance our capacity for joy in unexpected ways.

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A Not-So-Intense Way to Get Ready for Lent

As Lent approaches, many of us feel both hopeful and anxious about making the season meaningful. While we may contemplate significant sacrifices and prayers, preparing for Lent doesn’t have to be overwhelming. A simpler, more realistic approach can be more fruitful. Here are some easy ways to prepare for Lent that fit into our daily lives.

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Free Resources to Have A Better Lent

Lent is a great time to grow closer to Christ through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The forty days can be tough, but we're here to help!

Explore these FREE resources from Scepter to enhance your focus and deepen your faith during this meaningful season.

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How to Live Holy Week Well

Discover the true essence of Holy Week by delving deeper into its significance and contemplating its mysteries within your own heart and life.

From prayerful reflections to participating in liturgies, explore various ways to embrace the beauty and solemnity of this sacred season!

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Beyond Giving Up: Fresh Ideas for a Fulfilling Lent
Discover insightful tips and practical ideas for a purposeful Lenten season. Learn how to shape resolutions that promote spiritual growth, including unique prayer practices and meaningful sacrifices. Strike the right balance between ambition and attainability, guided by the spirit of sacrifice, prayer, and generosity. Make this Lent a profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual enrichment.
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Books by Father Jacques Philippe for Spiritual Reading
Father Jacques Philippe’s books on themes such as prayer, interior freedom, and peace of heart have become classics of modern Catholic spirituality. Ideal companions to prayer, Fr. Philippe's books are widely recommended spiritual reading for people who want to develop their interior life of prayer.
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