This Lenten season, members of the Boston College community will offer weekly reflections to help you prepare for Easter.
Join us at the Heights on Sunday, March 10, for the celebration of the 73rd annual Laetare Sunday Mass and Brunch. This cherished tradition celebrates the midpoint of the Lenten season, when we will gather to pray and join in reflection as a BC community.
Second Sunday
“After all, the story of Abraham and Isaac says something important about God: he was willing to do what we think is impossible. He gave up his beloved son and suffered through his mistreatment and humiliation and death. He understands our fears now. He will not flinch from facing loss and death with us and loving us through every trial.”
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First Sunday
“As God sent angels to help Jesus through his dark times, so too does God send angels to serve us. This Lenten season, look for the angels in your life who minister to you and make sure to serve as angels to others through their dark times.”
Ash Wednesday
“God has a different mindset and uses a different kind of math. In my experience, during a fast, when I subtract, God multiplies. He creates abundance out of less. He gives me more time for prayer, and I connect with a source of peace, love, joy, kindness, and healing.”
Burt Howell
Burt Howell is the executive director of Intersections and the Center for Ignatian Spirituality at Boston College. He works primarily with faculty and staff to promote the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission through programs such as retreats, pilgrimages, and immersion trips. He also teaches a seminar for undergraduates with high financial need.
Victoria Garcia, MA’18
Victoria Garcia, MA’18 is the assistant director of Intersections at Boston College. She received a master’s degree in higher education from the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. She is passionate about working with faculty and staff to provide college students transformative college experiences through the context of the Jesuit, Catholic mission. Victoria was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, grew up in Miami, Florida, and now lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with her husband and their one-year-old son.
C21 Living Lent
Celebrate the season of Lent with opportunities from the Church in the 21st Century Center. Explore numerous faith resources on the C21 Living Lent page to enrich your Lenten experience.
Pray It Forward
During Lent, the Church in the 21st Century Center is offering an opportunity for BC Alumni, family, and friends to pray together each week. Join us on Zoom, Wednesdays at 4–4:15 p.m. (EST).
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