Lenten devotions through March and into April. 

(Ed. Note: Parish Holy Week Schedules will be included at a later date.)

In a recent essay in the Wall Street Journal, Kimberly Cutter chronicled the death of her father by suicide. As he struggled with rapidly progressing prostate cancer, he lost more than 30 pounds, becoming gaunt and emaciated. Back pain and nausea forced him to spend much of his time in bed.

COLORADO SPRINGS. On Feb. 9, Holy Apostles Parish held a celebration of three years of perpetual eucharistic adoration at the parish. Over 150 people gathered in the parish hall to hear several adorers share their testimonies of how spending time in adoration has affected them. Following are excerpts from some of these testimonies:

MONUMENT. A new film detailing a local woman’s journey to being consecrated as a virgin living in the world is now available on Apple TV. “Song of Songs: The Journey of a Consecrated Virgin” chronicles the life of St. Peter parishioner Tara Stone, highlighting the defining moments of her childhood, teenage years and young adulthood as she discerns her vocation.

CASTLE ROCK. Knights of Columbus Council No. 8909 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Castle Rock is offering copies of “A Knight’s Rosary” at a cost of $4 each, which covers shipping and handling.  In the 1990s, the Knights sent out nearly 10,000 of these books, and they received well over 100 letters calling it people’s favorite rosary book.

NEW YORK. “Never was there such a dog,” says grizzled Yukon explorer John Thornton (Harrison Ford), admiring the antics of Buck, the canine star of “The Call of the Wild” (PG, Twentieth Century).

Indeed not. For the Buck in this, the seventh film adaptation of Jack London’s 1903 novel, is a computer-generated marvel, a big sloppy St. Bernard-Scotch Collie mix as lifelike and convincing as the creatures in recent CGI films like “The Jungle Book” and “The Lion King.”

Among the unique privileges of a bishop is that of conferring the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Orders. There is another very special joy for the bishop, however. It is the opportunity of presiding at the annual Rite of Election, celebrated on the first Sunday of Lent.

The late 1800s saw a steep rise in American banking, commerce and industry. A new, ultrawealthy class arose, personified by families named Astor, Carnegie, Morgan, Rockefeller and Vanderbilt. Collectively, historians have tagged the men who created this wealth “Robber Barons,” reflecting their often cut-throat business tactics. These men and their families also donated vast sums of money to establish charitable foundations, endow universities, and found lending libraries, eventually furthering education and spreading that wealth.

Entre los privilegios únicos de un obispo está el de conferir los Sacramentos de la Confirmación y el Orden Sagrado. Sin embargo, hay otra alegría muy especial para el obispo. Es la oportunidad de presidir el Rito de Elección anual, celebrado el primer domingo de Cuaresma.

LITTLETON. A Divine Mercy Retreat called “How to Forgive Yourself and Others” will take place March 7 from 9:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at Pax Christi Parish in Littleton. Mary Braun-Payne will be the facilitator of the retreat, which will help participants learn the steps necessary to reach forgiveness and overcome obstacles such as hurt, anger, etc. Cost is $10. Childcare is available. Please RSVP to Rachel Daugherty at rdaugherty@paxchristi.org or 720-419-0129. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. Agnes Foxworthy, who served as accounting and database clerk for the Diocese of Colorado Springs for more than 18 years, died Feb. 7. A funeral service will be held on Feb. 29 at 10 a.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4125 Constitution Ave. A reception will follow at First Southern Baptist Church, 1409 Palmer Park Blvd.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Sisters of the Merciful Jesus will present “Reflections on Divine Mercy” March 13-15 at St. Patrick Parish. The event begins March 13 at 7 p.m. and continues on March 14 starting with Mass at 8 a.m. A Divine Mercy holy hour will take place from 8:30-9:30 a.m. that will include confessions and benediction, followed by a continental breakfast and more reflections by the sisters.  On March 15, the sisters will meet with elementary, middle and high school students at 1 p.m. and with young adults at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.divinemercyoftherockies.org. 

NEW YORK. “Harriet” (PG-13, Focus) is a long overdue drama chronicling the exploits of the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, Maryland-born Harriet Tubman (c.1822-1913).

The film’s greatest asset comes in the form of Cynthia Erivo, a veteran of the London stage who breathes spirit and pathos into the titular character.

NEW YORK. “Harriet” (PG-13, Focus) is a long overdue drama chronicling the exploits of the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, Maryland-born Harriet Tubman (c.1822-1913).

The film’s greatest asset comes in the form of Cynthia Erivo, a veteran of the London stage who breathes spirit and pathos into the titular character.