Is It STILL Lent? Top Catholic Tweets for 3/20/15

Last updated on: March 20, 2015 at 1:57 pm by Lisa M. Hendey

Is It STILL Lent? Top Catholic Tweets for 3/20/15 2015-03-20T13:57:15-07:00 Lisa M. Hendey

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How is your Lent going?

Mine seems interminable. Although this Lenten season has been filled with amazing blessings, there are some days when it feels as though the season will never end. When I have days like that, I try to unite my tiny, tiny “sufferings” with Christ, asking God to help me grow more Christlike in my words, deeds and thoughts. Pope Francis’ tweet from St. Patrick’s day gives me hope in the moments when things feel hopeless:

Let us allow God to fill our hearts with his goodness and mercy.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 17, 2015

When we allow God to fill our empty hearts with his goodness, we leave very little room for worry, stress, anger, impatience or envy. When his mercy permeates our being, it crowds out jealousy, frustration, self-pity, and greed. When I have Lenten days which feel like the glory of the Resurrection is darkened by suffering and despair, it is hope in the true meaning of the Cross that helps me to see the light. In these remaining days of Lent, as we journey ever closer to the truth of the passion of Christ, I am praying for the grace to truly embrace all that this season holds for me.

Will it be easy? No.

Will it be worth the effort. Definitely.

I’m grateful to my friend John Clem, O.F.S. for this week’s Top Catholic Tweets:

Papal Tweet: “Let us allow God to fill our hearts with his goodness and mercy.” (Pope Francis March 17th)
Pope Francis: Kids need values, hope from teachers; teachers need better pay | (NCR) ow.ly/KoGlZ
Archdiocese of St. Louis starts a Saintly Madness Bracket ow.ly/KokFO
Attack in Pakistan part of wave of anti-Christian violence, pope says (CNS) ow.ly/KoXY4
‘Family is not a fad’: Dolce & Gabbana spark firestorm in backing traditional marriage :: Catholic News Agency (CNA) ow.ly/KoZvC
Francis: ‘Who are you to shut the door of mercy for someone?’ | National Catholic Reporter ow.ly/KrkFr
Vatican: no papal endorsement for LGBT Catholic video :: Catholic News Agency (CNA) ow.ly/Kq90Q
Video: Facts, myths about St. Patrick (CNS) ow.ly/KpIbr
St.Brigid’s Beer Recipe (The Catholic Drinkie’s Guide to Homebrewed Evangelism by S. Vabulas) ow.ly/KrHn1
The 2015 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress – the largest gathering of Catholics in N. America (America Media) ow.ly/KsXtO
Concerns about Cremation: Some Very Strange Practices Are Emerging « Archdiocese of Washington ow.ly/Kt232
Video: Historical look at church, immigration (CNS) ow.ly/Kt2sw
Pope authorizes promulgation of miracle, heroic virtue (Vatican Radio) ow.ly/Ku5pD
Pope recognizes miracle needed to declare parents of St Thérèse of Lisieux saints (Catholic Herald) ow.ly/KusjL
St. Cyril and RCIA (Fr. Dan Kroger, OFM – American Catholic Blog) ow.ly/KudXP
Jesus to St. Faustina on Spiritual Warfare: 25 Secrets (Kathleen Beckman – Catholic Exchange) ow.ly/KvQUA
Want to see Michigan’s underwater crucifix? (USA Today) ow.ly/KvUli
News Update: San Francisco cathedral sprinkler aimed for safety, not homeless :: Catholic News Agency (CNA) ow.ly/KvVw1
The statue of St. Joseph that Pope Francis keeps in his room (Rome Reports) ow.ly/KwZ9k
Saint Joseph Altar at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America ow.ly/Kxztx
St. Teresa of Avila: St. Joseph, Wonder-Worker, Is Waiting to Bless You (NCR) ow.ly/KxAb3
Pope Francis and the road map of a St. Joseph pontiff | National Catholic Reporter ow.ly/KypKb
Virtual 3D Visit to Saint-Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal in Montreal (Congregation of Holy Cross) ow.ly/KyPCk
7 things every husband should ask from Saint Joseph (Catholic Link) ow.ly/KyPZD
Tech Tips: 10 Inventions Revolutionizing the Lives of People With Disabilities | The Mighty ow.ly/Kx3W8
Lenten dinners bring family closer together (The Catholic Review) ow.ly/Kx7pS
Writings of Junípero Serra Edited by Antonine Tibesar, OFM 1955 (out of print) (Hathi Trust) ow.ly/Kx8Bu
Music: Matt Maher’s NEW Album Saints and Sinners available + samples on his website ow.ly/Kxbfb
Catholic-owned company wins ‘final victory’ against HHS mandate :: Catholic News Agency (CNA) ow.ly/KxzWD
NEW Movie: “Do You Believe?”: Movie Challenges and Inspires (Lisa Hendey – Patheos) ow.ly/KxPTC
Ascension Chapel Shrine at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America ow.ly/KyBxb
Francis to lunch with prisoners, including those who are transgender, gay, or have AIDS | National Catholic Reporter ow.ly/KyEjq
Meet the Oriental Orthodox Christians and Their Controversial Christology | Dr. Taylor Marshall ow.ly/KyELw
Catholic advocates push Congress for a budget that protects poor people | National Catholic Reporter ow.ly/KyM2l
The Beauty of God in Portugal: IMERSÃO by Morgan Jouquand ow.ly/KyVC8
What Is Serenity and How Can We Grow in It? (Monsignor Charles Pope – Archdiocese of Washington) ow.ly/KzAHF
Holy See highlights connection between feminine genius and solidarity (News.va) ow.ly/KzBqu
This Protestant Researched Marian Miracles, & What He Learned Blew His Mind | ChurchPOP ow.ly/KzCua
First Communion Retreat (Amazing Catechists) ow.ly/KzJdV
Prayer Nuts – Intricately Carved Wooden Marvels from the 16th Century (Oddity Central) ow.ly/KzDvS

Year of the Consecrated Life

Year of the Consecrated Life: An Inside Look at the Life of a Cloistered Nun – Aleteia ow.ly/KrBsg
Year of the Consecrated Life: 10 Things You Gain By Entering Religious Life (Sister Shannon Fox, SSJ-TOSF) ow.ly/Kuv8a

John Clem, O.F.S.

John Clem, O.F.S is the Director and Media Minister at Catholic Web Services (http://catholicws.com/). John is a professed member of the Secular Franciscan Order, and loves to share his talents in faith, technology, and journalism in service to the church. John also writes a blog entitled Call To Holiness (http://www.calltoholiness.us/). Follow John on Twitter at @Catholicwebs, on Facebook and at Google+.

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