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Watch the interviews hosted by parishioner Jacqueline Lucca as she helps us to learn more about our brothers and sisters of Damascus, Syria and the Eastern Rite Church.

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Through the Lent Homily Series, Light the Way, Father Jim is encouraging us to take steps on the Discipleship Pathway during Lent.  Click below to find out more.

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Can you imagine living in a country that is torn apart by a 12-year civil war? Or working as a cook only to make about $20 a month in a country where accessing necessities can feel impossible? Or needing to go to Church just to charge your phone because electricity is scarce? 

This is the experience of Christians living in Damascus, Syria whom we have chosen to partner with this Lent - offering our solidarity, prayers, and financial support. 
 
What is so beautiful about a partnership is this idea of connection — building a relationship.  Yet, this is not a completely new relationship we are building with Syrian Christians. In fact, the Archbishop of Damascus, Syria has personally visited us in 2018 and as recent as last month. He came to maintain and grow a relationship with Catholics in the Twin Cities and in a special way, our parish named after Saint Paul.

As the term partnership implies, we can expect not only to give this Lent but also receive from the Syrian Christians who have so much to offer us. For instance, consider the people’s resilient faith despite the Good Friday experience that they have daily. You could also look to Syrian Christians as a model for patient suffering as they persevere each day, hoping in Christ who lights their way.

As we embrace our theme for Lent, Light the Way, ponder how the Lord may be illuminating your discipleship pathway by the witness of the Catholics in Syria. 

May God Light the Way for each one of us this Lenten Season.

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