Pope Francis: Message for Lent, "24 Hours for the Lord" on 9 and 10 March
"If, at times, the flame of charity seems to die in our hearts, know that this is never the case in the heart of God! He constantly gives us a chance to begin loving anew ".
"24 hours for the Lord, an invitation to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation in the context of Eucharistic adoration. This year, it will be held on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th March, and will be inspired by the words of Psalm 130:4 'With you is forgiveness'".
In each diocese - Pope Francis requests - at least one church will remain open for twenty-four consecutive hours, offering an opportunity for both Eucharistic adoration and sacramental confession.
Old Mission Santa Inés is honored to host "24 Hours for the Lord" Eucharistic adoration and reconciliation for the Santa Barbara region on March 9th at 3 pm to March 10th at 3 pm in the Parish Church. Masses scheduled during this time will also be held.
