Saturday, March 14, 2026: Join Us on This Lenten Prayer Journey

"Crux: Daily Surrender Reflections with Fr. Columbia": Ascension Press

Join Us for this Five Week Program March 1st - March 29th

• 12:30 PM We'll Pray the Stations of the Cross (Church)
• 12:50 PM We'll Begin CRUX Program (Memorial Library)
• St. Ann Catholic Church, 113 South Kemp Street, Florence, SC

"Crux: A Lenten Journey of Surrender by Ascension Press (2026) is a holistic Lenten program led by Fr. Columba Jordan, CFR, designed to unite body and soul through four daily disciplines: Scripture reading, a dietary fast, physical exercise, and a nightly examination of conscience. It focuses on surrendering weakness to God's strength."

Key details to know about Crux:

• Core Components: It is available via the Ascension app (featuring daily videos) and a physical journal for tracking, allowing for a mix of digital and screen-free engagement.
• Focus on the Whole Person: The program emphasizes that spiritual growth is supported by physical discipline, encouraging participants to use exercise and fasting to foster a deeper, more surrendered life.
• Structure: It provides a structured, actionable path for the 40 days of Lent, making it suitable for individuals, families, or parish groups.
• Content: It includes daily reflections from Fr. Columba and contributions from ambassadors to encourage perseverance through the 40 days. Ascension Press
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Crux is aimed at helping Catholics move beyond simple fasting to a deeper, more intentional, and transformative Lenten experience." -Catholic World Report

"Meet God in Surrender this Lent

Join Fr. Columba Jordan with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal for daily Lenten meditations that help you learn to rely on God’s strength.

Rooted in the Crux program’s holistic balance of body and soul, this devotional offers daily reflections, Scripture passages to help you pray, reflect, and surrender more deeply to God.

You will read through the entirety of the Gospel of Mark, reflecting on your identity as God’s beloved child, and respond through prayer and practical action.

(Note: The Sunday readings follow the Sunday readings from Mass.)

Designed for individuals, families, and parish groups, Crux helps you unite physical and spiritual disciplines—fasting, exercise, reading, and prayer—into one transformative Lenten experience that leads you closer to Christ.

For the Family

The weekly family section features prayers, inspirational quotes, challenges, and other activities that align thematically with the Crux’s four Lenten disciplines and this devotional’s daily reflections. They are a helpful way for families to keep the season of fasting, penance, almsgiving, and prayer centered on the loving sacrifice of Jesus.

Crux at St. Ann Parish

Get the most out of this devotional by participating in community with your parish!

Join Deacon Robert 'Bob' Cox, III, St. Ann Catholic Church, as he brings the themes of Crux into a weekly small group setting through prayer, discussion, and video.

We'll meet every Sunday for five (5) weeks March 1st through Sunday March 29th, following Stations of the Cross at 12:30 PM in the Church.

We invite you to join us! Copies of 'Crux: Daily Lenten Meditations" guidebook are available for purchase at $10.00 from Deacon Bob Cox, by contacting him at 843.621.1084.

Contact Us:

St. Ann Roman Catholic Church

Rev. JohnBosco Duraisamy, Pastor

Rev. Sylvère Baloza, Parochial Vicar

Robert L. Cox, III, Deacon

David A. Kahn, Ph. D, Deacon

113 South Kemp Street, Florence, SC 29506 843.661.5012

K. A. W.  Walsh, Business Manager

Parish Office Hours: Monday 8:00AM-4:00 PM;

Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Parish Email Address: stann627@gmail.com

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