In his 2011 Lenten Message, Pope Benedict XVI focuses on the Sacrament of Baptism. He notes: “By immersing ourselves into the death and resurrection of Christ through the Sacrament of Baptism, we are moved to free our hearts every day from the burden of material things, from a self-centered relationship with the ‘world’ that impoverishes us and prevents us from being available and open to God and our neighbor.”
These resources are available to assist us as we reflect during Lent on our baptismal call to continually turn toward God and neighbor.
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Questions to examine conscience in light of Catholic social teaching This examination can be used as a supplement to the traditional examination of conscience during Penance services or private confession. |
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USCCB Lent calendar and reflections The USCCB Lent calendar features justice-related items most days during Lent. |
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Lent 2011: Our Journey Toward Selfless Love These seven Sunday reflections from the Diocese of Tucson can inspire your prayer and action on a different theme of Catholic social teaching each week. |

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