Reese at Rockford’s St. Bernadette March 3

ROCKFORD—Abbie Reese, author of Dedicated to God, will speak at St. Bernadette Parish, 2400 Bell Ave., here.
Reese will talk about turning her unprecedented inside view of Rockford’s Poor Clare nuns into a full length documentary film.
There will be a free will offering and a collection of paper products and cleaning supplies for the Poor Clares.
Part of the parish Lent activities, a Soup and Bread dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the talk will follow at 6:30 p.m.

New books provide spiritual reading during Lent or all year

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WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Here is a selection of recent releases that might be suitable for your spiritual reading during Lent or throughout the year.
-- "Lent with Pope Francis: Daily Reflections and Prayers," edited by Donna Giaimo, FSP. Pauline Books & Media (Boston, 2014). 124 pp., $7.95.
-- "Sacred Silence: Daily Meditations for Lent" by Phyllis Zagano. Franciscan Media (Cincinnati, 2014). 132 pp., $9.99.