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Lent

The Season of Lent began Wednesday, Feb. 17. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. Catholics between the ages of 18-59, who are in good health, are called to fast - one regular meal and two small/light meals, with no eating between meals.

All Catholics 14 years old and older are called to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent. Visit USCCB online for more info.
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What Should I Do for Lent?

​Go to in-person Mass OR Watch Mass Online - Mass Schedule

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Confession Schedule

Join a Bible study group
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Virtual Simple Solidarity Meals
  • Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. - Learn about CRS international and local initiatives in this virtual event presented by our Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors 
  • March 21 at 7 p.m. - participate in this virtual event presented by our Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors - Register today!​
Participate in a Retreat
  • ​Jesus Restores Life: A Lenten Retreat for Students - March 5-6
  • Newman Center Busy Person's Retreat - March 21-25

​Participate in BCAT Student Night
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Try a new form of Prayer
  • Centering Prayer
  • Daily Meditation of Fr. Richard Rohr
  • Eucharistic Adoration at the Newman Center - OR - Diocesan 40 Days of Adoration
    • The Newman Center is participating in the Diocese of Columbus 40 Days of Adoration on Friday, March 19 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. All are welcome, no sign-up needed.
  • Online Stations of the Cross (catholic.org)
    • CRS Stations of the Cross
  • Online Prayer Labyrinth
  • Learn Lectio Divina online​​
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Online Lenten Resources

BustedHalo.com:
  • Lent in 3 Minutes (video)
  • Ash Wednesday in Two Minutes (video)
  • You Don't Know Jack... about Lent (video)
  • Why Do We Give Something Up For Lent? (article)
  • A Busy Person's Guide to Lent (article)
  • lent.bustedhalo.com  

Daily retreats: 
  • Loyola Press 3-minute retreat 
  • Creighton online retreat 

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl - Stories of Hope, recipes, and Lent/Holy Week reflections

Catholic.org/lent/livinglent.php - Living Lent daily devotion series

LivingFaith.com - daily Catholic devotions – free online access​

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Donate

CRS Ricebowl will continue to accept online donations throughout lent in order to support the work of CRS in 45 different countries throughout the year. 25% of the donations remain in your local diocese so make sure to list your home parish when donating.

Believe in Students: This nonprofit was launched in response to 32% of OSU undergraduate students being forced to evacuate college housing and in an effort to assist students from historically underrepresented backgrounds (first-gen students, low-income students, and students who work full time). Funds will go toward helping students find transportation home, secure stable housing, and have access to a stable food supply. 

NSI Easter Basket Collection  The Newman Center is supporting Neighborhood Services, Inc. (NSI) Easter basket collection for families in need of assistance in the university area. NSI
 aims to alleviate the effects of poverty by providing nutritious food and through seasonal programs and other services to those in need. See how you can help.

Holy week schedule
St. Thomas More Newman Center
64 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, OH 43201
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(614) 291-4674
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