The reward we get for sacrifice and almsgiving is eternal, it’s personal, it’s fulfilling in every way.
Joy of Sacrifice
Lenten Video Series, Day 31: This is My Body
An experience watching his brother play a priest martyred during the Mass inspired Deacon Dominic Winter to join the Seminary and truly discover the true sacrifice of Christ during the Mass.
Lenten Video Series, Day 30: Sweet Surrender
Carolina Nemo describes her spiritual experience in Fatima, Portugal– and how seeing the joyful prayers to the Blessed Mother made her more fully understand the nature of giving all of yourself in sacrifice to God.
Lenten Video Series, Day 11: Reaching Out
Anne DeSantis, Director of the Raymond Nonnatus Foundation, offers her inspirational thoughts and guidance, not just on Lenten Sacrifice, but how we can learn and grow through sacrifice every day.
Lenten Video Series, Day 10: A Mother’s Love
David Slusarick drew tremendous inspiration from the sacrifices made by his mom during times of hardship.
Lenten Video Series, Day 9: The Way
Like those called to Christ in the Gospel, there comes a time in everyone’s life when God reaches out his hand and asks us to follow him. For Joe Donahue, it meant leaving a comfortable position climbing the corporate ladder.
Lenten Video Series, Day 8: No Greater Love
Deacon Ryan Nguyen recounts how, on the night before his crucifixion, Christ prayed for joy.
Lenten Video Series, Day 7: Sacré-Cœur
Sister Cora Caeli, S.V. introduces us to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Lenten Video Series, Day 6: Even a Glimpse
It is through the Passion and Crucifixion that Jack Ziegler comes face-to-face with Christ’s sacrifice.
Lenten Video Series, Day 5: Unconditional
Janet Creeden’s story is one of trial and tragedy, and yet, she was able to put her fate into God’s hands.
Lenten Video Series, Day 4: Called to Give
When fully practicing our faith, there are no half-measures. Phil Tran explains that we can only truly understand joy through sacrifice and unity with Christ.
Lenten Video Series, Day 3: A New Foundation
For Kasey Brown, the concept of “giving something up” for Lent went from being a casual observation of tradition to a life-changing spiritual rebirth that strengthened the foundation of her love for God.
