Pastor's Notes - 03/08/2020

Stations of the Cross are very popular during Lent.  There are special graces which everyone can receive each time when one prays the Stations.  Recently I spoke of indulgences, and there can be a plenary indulgence given for praying the Stations:  a) Pray the Stations of the Cross and receive Holy Communion the same day;  b) Pray an Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be for the intention of the Holy Father;  c) Be in the state of grace and have been to confession recently.

A second way one can receive special graces during Lent is to pray the rosary in church or as a family.  The third way is to visit the Blessed Sacrament during Adoration for at least a half hour and the fourth way is reading the Sacred Scriptures for at least half hour or listen to it being read.  Again, Holy Communion, prayers for the intention of the Holy Father, and finally, one is to be in state of grace.