EFFECTIVE March 16, 2020: Due to the COVID-19, ALL Lent Small Groups are suspended from meeting at St. Richard until further notice. 
Suggestions for alternate ways to connect, pray and reflect are being provided to group members as it is important to continue our spiritual journey this Lent! 

Check the Lent section of this website for additional resources.  Thanks. 

To register, contact Susie via 612-869-2426 or [email protected]
 
Fridays, 4:00pm, February 28-April 3
Does God Exist? A Socratic Dialogue on the Five Ways of Thomas Aquinas” by Matt Fradd & Robert Delfino: If you want an easy and fun way to understand St. Thomas Aquinas's five arguments for the existence of God, this book is for you. Written as dialogue between Lucy and AJ in a coffee shop, these arguments are presented by Fradd and Delfino in every day language, with helpful examples and analogies, and by raising and answering objections along the way. Additional resources at the end of the book will deepen your understanding of the material, help you to grow in wisdom, and strengthen your faith.
 
Saturdays, 10:00am, February 29-April 4
Getting More Out of Lent: Parishioner Lynn Deines will lead this group discussion, which will be accompanied by a video reflection.
  
Sundays, 7:30am, March 1—April 5
The Way of the Cross with Pope Francis: Parishioner Pat Brennan and Jay Biedny of RENEW will lead this discussion of Pope Francis' meditations.

Sundays, 12:15pm, March 1—April 5
Because of This I Rejoice : Reading Philippians During Lent, by Max O. Vincent: This 6-week study of Philippians explores what Paul teaches about joyfully practicing spiritual disciplines. The intent of these disciplines is to help us focus less on ourselves and more on God. This Lenten study invites us to engage in the same spiritual practices as a way to grow closer to God and allow joy to flow through our lives.
 
Mondays, 10:00am, March 2—April 6
Because of This I Rejoice : Reading Philippians During Lent

Wednesdays, 11:00am, throughout the year
Weekly Scripture Reading Reflections: Participants reflect on weekly Sunday Scripture readings using the lector’s weekly workbook and Alice Camille’s God’s Word Is Alive to guide conversations. The group is led by parishioner Cleo Markegard and meets in the small conference room in the school wing. We typically attend 12:15pm Mass after our discussion. You are welcome to join us this Lent!