We’ve all learned some lessons during the pandemic. How to order groceries online. How to use Zoom. How to attend school online. We’ve also had to learn patience . . . lots and lots of patience. Click the link below to read more.
Silence . . . Time with God
Fr. Jeremiah Shryock writes, “Silence before God is not only our greatest need; it is also our greatest teacher.” You may find silence a new and renewing spiritual practice during Renew Our Hearts: DCLC Retreat @ Home. Click the link below to visit our Adult page to learn more.
March Playlists
Teaching Mercy
Mercy can be a difficult concept to teach. Today we’re sharing an article from our Catholic friends that discusses ideas on explaining and teaching mercy. It’s a great lesson for all of us. Click the link below to visit our Children’s page to learn more.
Mercy
Mercy is the theme of our February Playlists. Click the link below to visit our Worship&Music page for a song with the amazing message of mercy.
Ashes: A Lenten Playlist
Renew Our Hearts: DCLC Retreat @ Home is the Desert Cross theme for Lent. We’re sharing a tool for you to use at home, a playlist of music for Lent. Click the link below to visit our Adult page for all of the information.
Lord Have Mercy
Desert Cross is observing Lent with Renew Our Hearts: DCLC Retreat @ Home. We’re walking through Lent together . . . even while we’re apart. To get started with some music, visit our Worship&Music page by clicking the link below.
Ash Wednesday @ Home
Ash Wednesday is this week. If you’re one of our local followers of this website, please stop by the Gilbert Site or Tempe Site to pick up your Lent @ Home Kits. Visit our Children’s page by clicking the link below for an idea on how to celebrate Ash Wednesday @ Home.
The Black Church
February is Black History Month, and you’ll find special features on the news and other special programming on television. One of those programs is on PBS next week. Click the link below to visit our Adult page for more information.
In Service to Others
We’re approaching Lent. Some adopt service as part of their spiritual practices during Lent. Click the link below for more on teens, discovery, and service.