The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids invite you to join us in a weekly rhythm of prayer and fasting during Lent. Each week, we will focus on a particular issue—offering our prayers and sacrifices for healing, peace, and justice. As we journey through this season, these practices help us reflect, grow, and deepen our commitment to living discipleship in the mission of Christ.
Week of Ash Wednesday: Feb 18–21 Fast and pray for an end to violence — especially gun violence, the threat of nuclear armament, and the harm of microaggressions — and for a new way of seeking peace.
First week of Lent: Feb 22–28 Fast and pray for the humane and dignified treatment of immigrants and refugees.
Second week of Lent: March 1–7 Fast and pray for racial justice, healing, and reconciliation in our communities.
Third week of Lent: March 8–13 Fast and pray for generosity to eliminate food scarcity.
Fourth week of Lent: March 15–21 Fast and pray for fair and affordable housing.
Fifth week of Lent: March 22–28 Fast and pray for care of our common home, climate justice, and land justice for future generations.
Holy Week: March 29–April 4 Fast and pray for peace, mercy, and the courage to love as Christ loves.
Week of Ash Wednesday: Feb 18–21
Fast and pray for an end to violence — especially gun violence, the threat of nuclear armament, and the harm of microaggressions — and for a new way of seeking peace.
