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February 18, 2026 paxchristiusa Blog, Lent 2026, National Council, Women Religious, Young Adults

Turn our hearts to God’s gift of peace, an Ash Wednesday reflection

By Sr. Annie KillianPax Christi USA National Council The following reflection was offered today by Sr. Annie Killian at the Ash Wednesday service at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana. … Continue reading Turn our hearts to God’s gift of peace, an Ash Wednesday reflection

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 paxchristiusa Blog, Lent, Lent 2026, Prayer, Reflection, Young Adults

Reflection for Ash Wednesday, February 18

Throughout the Lenten season, we will post reflections for holy days and Sundays from this year's Lenten reflection booklet, Peace compels us, which includes all-new reflections written by Michael Angel Martín … Continue reading Reflection for Ash Wednesday, February 18

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