Holy Rosary Parish Today at 4:00 AM ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE Mass and Ashes at 8:00 a.m. (English); Li . I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, Fast & Abstinence . 2. It is also usual to make some material sacrifice, one that calls for will-power and self-denial, whether television or social media, foods or treats we particularly like, recreations and other pleasures that we crave in excess, and which keep us from prayer and good works. The faithful children of the rosary shall merit a high degree of glory 185 Hudson View Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Where does Lent come from? I know that some Catholics may already dedicate time in prayer of the Rosary in this way in a daily fashion, but others have not. COVID-19 Resources. -St. Therese of Lisieux(CCC 2558). { ", (joyful, luminous, sorrowful, or glorious), AskACatholic By the solemn forty days of Lent the Church unites herself each year to the mystery of Jesus in the desert. Read More. Stay up to date with what is happening at Holy Rosary. Those that are excused from fast and abstinence outside the age limits include the physically or mentally ill including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the rosary, Joseph has prepared a series of Lenten meditations to guide us during this solemn season. . Amen. Focus on sacrificing something meaningful that will help you draw closer to God. Friday after Ash Wednesday Station with Santi Giovanni e Paolo (Saints John and Paul) Today's Station on the Coelian Hill was named after two brothers who were officers in the Roman Imperial court . The forty day fast, however, has been more stable.