ON THE COVER: Lenten Cross constructed by Jimmy Hare for St. Martin of Tours Church, San Jose, Calif. Full story on pages 7–8. Photo by John Duffy.

From Inside ML: In what moment does darkness turn into light? Some darkness seems endless, resolving reluctantly through shades of gray into a grudging lightness. Other darkness has hard edges to it, exploding into sudden light, like a mountain sunrise. Or darkness can seem to have its own identity, existing in balance with the light of day. In that, the light emerges and recedes in a gentle cycle. Sometimes it’s hard to tell how much of this has to do with our own perception and how much of it has to do with the way the world unfolds. There is no question, though, that a life lived fully in Christ entails embracing that edge of darkness and light. The hope of sharing in the glory of God calls us out of darkness, not alone, but as community. We are a community of hope. Faith defines us; hope in Christ sustains us. Whatever else we are as church, if we remove hope, we cease to be. (More)

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Pledging Lent together: Year A
Paige Byrne Shortal

Community Lenten discipline A community takes up its (Lenten) cross
Elizabeth J. Asborno
The work of human hands

The profitable practice of Lent
William C. Graham
Striving for eternal life

"Mommy, where's my Easter basket?"
Mission Triduum: Creating family-friendly holy days
Paige Byrne Shortal
Balancing ministry and home life

What is church? Final reflections
Lessons learned

DEPARTMENTS

Inside ML   In hope of sharing the glory of God / Donna M. Cole

Worship Times  Are you ready to "Like" the Roman Missal?; Late Easter; and more / Todd Flowerday 

Bulletin Inserts / Paul Turner
 Catholic Wedding Music
 Third Edition of the Roman Missal

Liturgical Spirituality Lent–Passion 2011 / Kay Murdy

Ritual Formation Preparation of gifts and offertory / Darren M. Henson

Keeping the Faith Leading with hope / Leisa Anslinger

Sacred Space We live in hope … / Mary Patricia Storms

The Word Alive Proclaiming the Passion / Anne Louise Bannon

Bridge Work Lenten rhythms / Ron Raab

Moving Rite Along The last lecture / Ada Simpson

Sung Prayer Progressive solemnity / David Haas

At the Table of the Word Jesus and the scrutinies / Bruce Janiga

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