St. Michael's Lent

ST. MICHAEL’S LENT: Each year St. Francis of Assisi (in addition to the normal Lent observed by Catholics in the spring) observed a “second Lent” to grow in greater personal holiness. This “St. Michael’s Lent” begins on August 16th (after the Assumption of Mary) and ends on September 29th (the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel). I would like to encourage everyone to consider observing “St. Michael’s Lent” by incorporating more prayer and penance into your lives during this time. Since it is the Year of the Eucharist, perhaps you could attend more Masses or more adoration than you normally do.