23 February 2024 · 2024-02 newsletter
The “24 Hours for the Lord” event, an annual Lenten initiative of prayer and reconciliation introduced by Pope Francis, is set to mark its 11th edition this year. As in previous years, this event will be celebrated in dioceses around the world on the eve of the fourth Sunday of Lent, from Friday, March 8 to Saturday, March 9, 2024.
The theme chosen by the Holy Father for this year is drawn from a verse in the Letter to the Romans: “Walking in a new life” (Romans 6:4) 1. It’s a beautiful reminder to reflect on renewal, transformation, and the journey toward a deeper connection with our faith.
During these 24 hours, believers are encouraged to engage in prayer, reflection, and acts of reconciliation. It’s a time to seek God’s presence, embrace our shared humanity, and trust in His guidance as we walk this path of faith.
This year Pope Francis has also inaugurated a Year of Prayer ahead of the 2025 Jubilee, calling on the faithful “to intensify prayer to prepare us to live well this event of grace and to experience the power of God’s hope.” The Year of Prayer, the Holy Father explained, is dedicated “to rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer, prayer in personal life, in the life of the Church, prayer in the world”.
Following from this, the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary will have their annual “24 hours for the Lord” event, held at the National Shrine in Mulgoa. It begins with Mass at 6pm on Friday the 8th of March followed by the opportunity for reconciliation and finishes with Mass on Saturday 9th March at 5pm.
May this special event be a source of spiritual renewal and grace for all who participate.
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