Catholic Relief Services and the CRS Rice Bowl program have created a compelling Lenten video series that asks "What is Lent?". For the next eight days, I am going to share each of the videos here at the blog. I hope you'll join me in this brief retreat. I believe you'll find, as I have, that these videos lead to deeper reflection and increased motivation.

Today, we hear from Father James Martin, SJ:

http://youtu.be/7C39WAUaTMo

Father James Martin, SJ, Editor at Large of America Magazine, shows how important prayer is during Lent by connecting us to God.

To learn more about CRS Rice Bowl visit www.CRSRiceBowl.org.

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