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FIND THE COMMUNITY YOU NEED FOR A MEANINGFUL LENT HERE.

You’re invited to experience Christ in a deeper way this year by subscribing to our weekly Lenten devotionals—featuring insights and reflections from those serving as Christ’s hands and feet in mission.

Beginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing every Friday during Lent, you’ll receive a weekly email inviting you into prayer, including:

  • Sunday’s Gospel reading
  • inspiring reflections from a Divine Word Missionary
  • opportunities to share your thoughts and insights with our Mision Impact team


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WEEKLY LENTEN MEDITATIONS
FROM ONE OF OUR MISSIONARIES

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INSIGHTS AND STORIES
FROM THE MISSION FIELD

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THE SUNDAY GOSPEL READING TO
HELP WITH YOUR CONTEMPLATION

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BELOW ARE SOME OF OUR MEDITATION WRITERS:

 

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Father Allancastro Silva Vieira SVD

Father Allancastro Silva Vieira SVD was born in Brazil in 1986. After attending seminaries in Brazil and Spain, he was ordained to the priesthood in 2016 in Brazil. He now serves in Spain as secretary of the Verbo Divino Editorial Group. Fr. Vieira has a master’s degree in biblical studies. He is part of the steering committee of the Catholic Biblical Federation, supporting biblical education in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Father Edward Xavier Machado

Father Edward Xavier Machado SVD

Father Edward Xavier Machado was born in India in 1963. After finishing high school, he entered the Divine Word Seminary in Kirem, Mangalore. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1992. He was assigned to Mexico after his ordination. For more than 21 years, he has dedicated himself to formation work. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the PANAM Zone formation coordinator.  He is currently the formator of philosophy students in the Mexico Province.

Get more resources for Lent 2026 on our blog, The Mission Post!