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It is our goal to make available the teachings of the
Catholic Church
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From Ash Wednesday up to the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Maundy Thursday, the Church observes the season of Lent.The annual observance of Lent is the special season for the ascent to the holy mountain of Easter.
Through its twofold themes of repentance and baptism, the season of Lent disposes both the catechumens and the faithful to celebrate the paschal mystery. Catechumens are led to the sacraments of initiation by means of the rite of election, the scrutinies, and catechesis. The faithful, listening more intently to the word of God and devoting themselves to prayer, are prepared through a spirit of repentance to renew their baptismal promises.
(Ceremonial of Bishops 249)
Blessed Villana de'Botti
Villana de’Botti was a wife and a Third Order Dominican. She was born in Florence in 1332. She was a very pious child, and at age 13 she ran away from home to join a convent. She was refused and returned home. Soo
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