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The whole purpose of Lent and its disciplines, prayer, fasting and almsgiving, was to prepare us for Easter, when we live and celebrate the Paschal Mysteries. This time is about recognizing the presence of the Risen Jesus in our midst. Failure to recognize the presence of God among us, through Jesus, is precisely the root of all sin. Let us fully dive into this wonderful season, which helps us better appreciate Sunday Mass. Let us live these days intensely, preparing well for the renewal of our baptism and confirmation — as individuals and communities — on Pentecost. We must be re-born of water and Spirit.

All clergy, religious, and laity are invited to join as the visible Body of Christ in the joyous Feast of Corpus Christi Procession emanating from Mass through downtown San Antonio led by Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS. Stay for a free concert by Niños Cantores de Morelia from Mexico after the procession. For more information, contact the Department for Pastoral Ministries at (210) 734-1952 or visit our website.

TIMES: 5 p.m. Mass

6 p.m. Eucharistic Procession through downtown

LOCATION: San Fernando Cathedral

At Theology on Tap, young adults gather at Blue Star Brewing Company (Directions) to hear a dynamic presentation on relevant Catholic topics and issues in an informal environment. The presenter will be Father Brian Garcia, archdiocesan Campus Ministry director. For more information, bookmark our webpage or contact Esperanza Sanchez at (210) 734-1966.

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The archdiocesan Mass for consecrated life jubilarians was celebrated by Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, at St. Anthony de Padua Church on April 17. As this was the first post-pandemic congratulatory liturgy, jubilarians from the past four years – 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, were recognized. The religious also renewed their vows, praying, “I wholeheartedly renew and confirm my religious vows to follow Jesus in poverty, chastity and obedience in my religious community. Loving Father, I ask you for the grace to remain faithful to my call, responding generously and joyfully to my vocation.” 

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