February 16, 2007

This issue: The Catholic season of Lent 2007 starts on Ash Wednesday, February 21. Celebrate Mardi Gras (Tuesday, February 20) and the beginning of Lent with Catholic e-cards.

Celebrate Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
“Happy Mardi Gras!”
Happy Mardi Gras
“Joy! That’s what I long to give to you today, Lord, joy!”
Happy Mardi Gras
“The whole earth cries out to God, singing for joy!”
Happy Mardi Gras
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: Rejoice!”
Lent Begins February 21
Lent
“Lord, be with us as we look forward to new birth at Easter. Let us shine forth with the joy of your rising.”
Lent
“Change our hearts, Lord. Guide us through our prayer, fasting and almsgiving to a deeper awareness of you in each other.”
Lent
“Lent is an ideal time to remember that we, in the deepest way, must learn to depend on God.”
Lent
“We pray, give alms, encourage and lean on each other. We’re all in this together.”

Visit AmericanCatholic.org to find a Lenten calendar, activities, readings and reflections updated daily throughout Lent, from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week and Good Friday.


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