Our Lenten series, Encountering Jesus, continues as Rev. Raymond B. Kemp, Special Assistant to the President, Georgetown University, explores "Encountering Jesus in the Sacraments." Join us on Wednesday, March 26 at 12:45pm, or Thursday, March 27 at 7pm.

 In his apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis writes, "The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus.Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ joy is constantly born anew" (1). Borrowing the title of noted author Monsignor Peter J. Vaghi’s latest book, this year's Lenten series will highlight ways in which we can strive to draw closer to Jesus Christ in our everyday lives and share the power of those encounters with others. View the series flyer.

Week 1 – Where Do We Meet Jesus?

Thursday, March 13, 7pm to 8pm
REV. MSGR. PETER J. VAGHI
Pastor, Church of the Little Flower, Bethesda MD; author, "Encountering Jesus in Word, Sacraments,and Works of Charity"
*This lecture will be offered only once.*

Week 2 – Encountering Jesus in the Word

Wednesday, March 19, 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Thursday, March 20, 7pm to 8pm
Sr. PATRICIA A. PARACHINI, S.N.J.M.
Affiliate Faculty, Loyola University Maryland

Week 3 – Encountering Jesus in the Sacraments

Wednesday, March 26, 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Thursday, March 27, 7pm to 8pm
REV. RAYMOND B. KEMP
Special Assistant to the President, GeorgetownUniversity

Week 4 – Encountering Jesus in Works of Charity

Wednesday, April 2, 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Thursday, April 3, 7pm to 8pm
VERY REV. JAMES J. GREENFIELD, O.S.F.S.
Provincial, Oblates of St. Francis de Sales

All lectures will be given in the North Conference Room. For more information,contact Heather Kinney at 202-347-3215 x530 or hkinney@stmatthewscathedral.org.