Sunday in the Fourth Week of Lent

We slow down at the offertory and see why it is not a filler moment but a real invitation to offer our whole selves with Christ. We reflect on baptismal priesthood, active participation in the liturgy, and the personal intentions we bring to the altar alongside bread and wine.• the offertory as a moment of preparation rather than waiting• bringing personal Mass intentions alongside the priest’s intention• active participation as conscious, prayerful collaboration in the rites• baptism as the source of our shared priesthood and duty to engage• offering ourselves with Christ, not only the gifts of bread and wine• how our hearts and prayers are meant to be transformed through the Mass• questions for self-examination about duty, sacrifice, and intentionIf you found this time of prayer and reflection fruitful and would like more opportunities to grow in your faith this land, consider joining the Cristeros and purchasing our Lenten Reflection booklet, now available on Amazon.com. The Cristeros app is available on the Apple app and Google Play Store. More information on the Cristeros can be found at theCristeros.org.Send us Fan Mail