Faith Formation Reflections and Resources

Periodically, reflections and resources will be posted here which are intended to enhance the faith experience of our parishioners. Please feel free to contact our pastoral associate, Leo Racine, at 508-528-0020 or pastoralassociate@stmarysfranklin.org with any comments or questions.

Lent 2026

02-18-2026  |  

On Ash Wednesday, the reading from the Gospel of Matthew, presents us with the three pillars of Lent: almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. We are reminded by Jesus himself that any good deeds, prayer and fasting that we do ought to be performed/completed in a quiet, unassuming manner…not done for show or praise. Go to the Busted Halo Fast/Pray/Give calendar at lent.bustedhalo.com to find daily suggestions (the Daily Jolt and MicroChallenge) on how to live the Lenten pillars.

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