online reflection program
To help make this Lenten season unlike any other, IC’s Season of Hope online program invites you to deeper spiritual awareness with tailored weekly reflections, suggested journal prompts, discussion opportunities, and doable action steps.
Use this reflection program individually and engage with others through social media, OR form a group to meet and explore together using this online program as a guide.
Thursdays during Lent (March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7)
7:00 to 8:30 pm
St. Ann’s/Holy Name
Join us in this Lenten journey to see with new eyes the person and dedication of Jesus as we watch season 2 of The Chosen.
Learn how the disciples struggled to understand Jesus! Come see Jesus as healer—giving people hope, changing hearts, changing lives and breaking through prejudices. Come explore why the Jewish leaders rejected this controversial teacher.
Saturdays from 10 am - 11 am
Mar. 5 - Apr. 9
Join the IC Pro-Life committee in praying for an end to abortion outside of Planned Parenthood in Columbia. We meet in the IC church parking lot at 9:15 and will carpool to Columbia, then return back to church afterwards. For more on this mission, visit the Get Involved page!
Anyone interested in joining us is asked to contact Jo at 291-7791 for carpool and other info.
Every Friday during Lent
5:30 pm
in church
Join your IC community for prayerful reflection on the stations on Friday evenings from March 4 - April 8, followed by Adoration/Benediction.
The Best Lent Ever series from Dynamic Catholic includes a daily video and short reflection with Matthew Kelly. He will invite you to a change of heart and life in the love of God.
Daily Meditations from Bishop Robert Barron offer insight on the daily Lenten readings and challenge you to say “yes” to Christ in new ways.
The Center for Action and Contemplation offers daily meditations from Richard Rohr to help you walk with the Franciscan preacher and teacher into the depth of God and prayer.
Reflect. Repent. Restore. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers a downloadable Lenten calendar to help bring you inspiration and reflection this season, as well as an extensive list of tips and suggestions for Lent.
The Mercy Center offers numerous programs and events, including:
Rich Fools and Faithful Servants virtual day-long retreat on March 10
Individual Retreat opportunities at the Mercy Center
Covenant Network (the company that provides us with KHJR 88.1 FM, our local Catholic radio station) offers a challenge to commit to praying the Rosary each day, and even offers 8 tips for making this commitment stick.
Liturgical Folk has created an album with soulful modern folk tunes, evocative vocals, and prayerful lyrics that provides a great soundtrack for this season.
To download the album, send it as a gift or own a CD, order through BandCamp.