Breaking Open the Word: Coming in Lent 2026
Virtual, Global, Scripture-based Conversations in the Spirit
Pre-Register Today!! Full schedule of meetings in various timezones and languages will be sent to you in early January 2026
Each week of Lent 2026, join with Catholics from around the world in small Zoom breakout groups for a conversation around the weekly Gospel.
Meeting schedules in various timezones and languages will be posted in early January. Pre-register now and an invitation to sign up for a group will be sent to you.
Attend each week of Lent at the same time for 5 weeks. See FAQs below for details.
Sessions are FREE, donations are welcome.
Be a Small Group Facilitator
Lead a small Zoom breakout group of 4-6 in a Conversation in the Spirit on the weekly readings. Guide and short training provided. Group will meet each week for 5 weeks of Lent. English, Spanish, French and Portuguese speaking facilitators needed.
Join a Breaking Open the Word Group
Choose the day and time that is best for you. Join the Zoom meeting each week during Lent and get connected to Catholics from around the world for one hour of prayer, reflection and conversation on the scriptures of the week. Conversation groups in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
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FAQs
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Breaking Open the Word (BOTW) is a virtual group reflection rooted in prayer and shared reflection. Using the Conversation in the Spirit model, small facilitated groups share their insights on the Gospel and consider together how the Holy Spirit is calling all of us and each of us to live out the Gospel.
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The initial pilot project will take place during Lent 2025. Groups will meet each week of Lent for 5 weeks. Groups will meet at the same time on the same day each week of Lent. Registration for your day/time and return each week.
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Register Above at a time right for you.
You will receive an email with a Zoom link for the first week. (Use the same Zoom link each week. )
The group begins together with shared prayers, intentions, silence, song and the reading of the Gospel.
After the reading, you will be invited to join a small group of 5 and a facilitator who will guide you through a conversation where all share and listen together to our thoughts and insights surrounding the scripture and our lives.
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This pilot is global with groups meeting in 4 different languages: English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. The hope is to foster a truly catholic and universal conversation on our shared faith, finding inspiration and support together. It is meant for anyone who sincerely seeks global fellowship and honest dialogue around experience and scripture.