Renewal begins with you

The Diocese of Calgary is on a journey of Renewal—but Renewal isn’t about programs or plans. Renewal begins with you.
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A personal Renewal draws us closer to Jesus, and when we grow in Him, we become better disciples. This Lent, we invite you to take up the challenge of personal Renewal. No pressure, no perfection—just a step toward Christ.  

Renewal isn’t about adding more to your plate—it’s about inviting Jesus into your daily life." ~Deacon Marc O'Loughlin. 

​Will you take up the challenge?

Consider these simple ways to pray for renewal in our heart, our parish, and our diocese this Lenten season:

• Pray daily the Holy Spirit Prayer (below), asking for Renewal in your heart, parish, and diocese.
• Pray the Rosary with the intention of Renewal.
• Offer up a Mass—try attending a weekday Mass.
• Spend time in Adoration, resting in Christ’s presence.
• Pray the Way of the Cross, reflecting on His sacrifice.
• Practice Friday abstinence or fasting as an offering for Renewal.
• Simply pray: "Holy Spirit, show me what I can do for Renewal." 

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
And kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
And you will renew the face of the earth.

Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit
you have taught the hearts of your faithful.
In the same Spirit help us to relish what is right
and always rejoice in your consolation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen."

Renewal Intentions

• For all the faithful during these forty days of Lent, that the Holy Spirit may stir in their hearts a deeper hunger and thirst to know Jesus and a desire to imitate Him more closely. ​Let us pray to the Lord. 
• That we may grow in holiness, cooperating more closely with God in building His Kingdom. Let us pray to the Lord. 
• For a renewed sense of purpose and mission, that the Holy Spirit may enkindle in us a deeper commitment to building the Kingdom of God. Let us pray to the Lord. 
• For leaders of parish ministries, that they may sincerely seek the will of the Lord in their pastoral planning, setting aside personal preferences and agendas. Let us pray to the Lord. 
• That through the power of the Holy Spirit, the Lord may grant us strength and courage to take up our cross and persevere on the path of renewal. Let us pray to the Lord.