Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping and mourning;
Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God.
--- Joel 2:12
We encourage you to return to God this Lenten Season through daily reflection, prayer and almsgiving. There are numerous opportunities listed below that will nurture your faith and renew your spirit. Take a moment to slow down and contemplate your relationship with God and with others.
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Daily Scripture Reflections
Click here to view daily scripture reflections during the Season of Lent.
Masses and Other Lenten Prayer Opportunities
Sunday Masses
- 10:30am, 5:00pm, and 9:00pm, Madonna Della Strada Chapel, LSC
- 7:00pm, St. James Chapel in Quigley Center, WTC
Monday-Friday Weekly Masses
- 7:30 am Ignatius House Chapel, LSC
- 12:00pm Madonna della Strada Chapel, LSC
- 12:10pm, All Saints Chapel, WTC
Thursday Evening Masses
- Thursdays, 9:00pm, All Saints Chapel, WTC
- Thursdays, 9:30pm, Ignatius House Chapel, LSC
Eucharistic Adoration
- Tuesdays, 7:00pm, Ignatius House Chapel, LSC
Reconciliation
- Sundays, 8:00pm, Madonna della Strada Chapel, LSC
- Wednedays, 8:30pm, Madonna della Strada Chapel, LSC
Taizé Prayer
- Wednesdays, 9:30pm, Madonna della Strada Chapel, LSC
Taizé with Soup and Bread
- Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00pm, Terry Student Center 302 & 303, WTC
Soup & Substance Luncheons
- Friday, Feb. 19, 12:30pm-1:20pm, Regis MPR, LSC
- Friday, Feb. 26, 12:30pm-1:20pm, Regis MPR, LSC
- Friday, March 19, 12:30pm-1:20pm, Regis MPR, LSC
- Friday, March 26, 12:30pm-1:20pm, Greenhouse, Mundelein 7th fl., LSC
Almsgiving
Ministry is joining Loyola's "Help Haiti" effort by collecting funds to aid people affected by the earthquate in Haiti. To make a contribution by credit card, visit the American Red Cross or the Jesuit Refugee Service websites. Alternatively, you can text "HAITI" to 90999 and make a $10 donation to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund. You can also place checks or cash in the "Help Haiti" collection jars located throughout campus. Checks should be made payable to Loyola University Chicago.
Retreats
Spring Day of Prayer - March 20, 2010
9am-3pm, Madonna della Strada Chapel
The entire Loyola community - alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff - are welcome to this day of ecumenical prayer. This retreat will focus on physical healing and spiritual wholeness. This retreat is co-sponsored by Ministry, Sacramental Life, and the Alumni Association. Cost is $15 and includes lunch.
Search XXII - April 9-11, 2010
Are you searching for a deeper knowledge of yourself? For deeper relationships with others? For a deeper connection to God? The undergraduate Search Retreat is a weekend-long experience of Christian community and growth in discipleship. The cost is $50. Apply now.
Evoke Lenten Retreat
Evoke is sponsoring a five-week, self-guided lenten discernment retreat. Please visit their website for more information.