b'FROM THE EDITOR ABOUT THE PUBLISHEROn February 26, the Church willSaint Marys Press is a nonpro t, move into the liturgical season ofLasallian Catholic publisher Lent, entering a time of spiritualadministered by the Christian re ection and a more intent focusBrothers of the Midwest District. on prayer, fasting, and almsgivingOur focus is a contemporary in preparation for Easter. Its at thisexpression of the Catholic Churchs mission to proclaim the time that we also recall, in a deeperGood News of Jesus Christ and way, the Paschal Mystery and the factthe Lasallian mission to provide that God can transform suffering anda human and Christian education sacri ce into healing and new life. for young people, including those This issue of Aspire focuses on our understanding ofwho are economically deprived. With our partners in schools, God and the challenging topic of suffering. The articlesparishes, and families, we share and re ections within will help us explore how ourthe Good News of Jesus Christ image of God, especially in relationship to suffering,with Catholic Christian children in uences how we act toward others. Well also returnand young people through to Pope Franciss vision of the Church and explorepublications and services. how this, too, calls us to move out into the world.Whether the content in this issue is used for personalCONTRIBUTORScontemplation or as a point of rich conversation withGloria L. Schaab, Christopher McMahon,colleagues and students, may it help us all discoverDennis Doyle, Dan Finucane,how the process of theological re ection leads toBrian D. Robinette, Steven Ellair,action, especially as we enter the Lenten season. Julie Mickler, Sigrid Lindholm, Steve MinoLive Jesus in our hearts . . . forever! C R ISteven E\x1f air U B S B E @SaintMarysPressS Dont miss Steven Ellair a single issue! Saint Marys Presssmp.org/aspireT YA Saint Marys PressODSUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR ONLY $19.95.Copyright2020 by Saint Marys Press, Christian 3 Issues: Winter, Spring and Fall to inspire you and your teachers throughout the year.Brothers Publications, 702 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN 55987-1320, www.smp.org. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to reproduce SUBSCRIBE AT SMP.ORG/ASPIRE the materials intended for distribution to the children. No other part of this magazine may be reproduced by any means without the written OR CALL THE MINISTRY CARE TEAM 800.533.8095 permission of the publisher.'