Maureen McCann Waldron

Articles by Maureen McCann Waldron

• Celebrating Reconciliation

  For Catholics, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a most natural way of celebrating God’s reconciliation.

• Family Prayers for Lent

  Find family prayers for Lent and other suggestions for living Lent.

• Helping Children with Lent

  Helping children with Lent includes setting an example for how Lent makes its way into our homes.

• How Can We Hear the Cry of the Poor During Lent?

  Hearing the cry of the poor during Lent starts with desire and a few choices.

• Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead

  Jesus raises Lazarus in John 11:1-41

• Lent through the Lens of Grace

  This year's Lent can be different. Let's even imagine that God is going to help transform our lives, with greater freedom, greater joy, and deeper desires for love and service.

• Our Service for and with the Poor

  Practical service isn’t out of our reach. Reflect on ways to be of service.

• Reconciliation and Healing

  Reconciliation and healing are wonderful gifts to celebrate during Lent. Learn about preparing for reconciliation.

• Renewing Our Lives This Lent

  Consider ways to renew your life this Lent with ideas from Andy Alexander, SJ, and Maureen McCann Waldron.

• The Woman at the Well

  Jesus speaks to the woman at the well in John 4:3-42

• Washing Feet: Serving Others during Lent

  Washing feet was Jesus' powerful act of service in his last days. Learn more about serving others during Lent.

• What about Giving Up Something for Lent?

  Giving up something for Lent allows us to grow in freedom. Read this and other perspectives on Lent.