Lent
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The most popular questions about Palm Sunday — and their answers
Here is a list of the most popular questions about Palm Sunday and their answers. Read more
There is still time to receive a plenary indulgence during Lent
Did you know that there are four ways you can gain a plenary indulgence during Lent? Read more
PHOTOS: 1,000 Christian youth walk the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem for peace
“The Way of the Cross… A Way of Peace” was organized by the Custody of the Holy Land and involved... Read more
Beer for Lent? The Diocese of Scranton’s ‘40 Days’ brew helps feed the homeless
The Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, has launched a beer collaboration with a local brewery to support its anti-hunger programs for... Read more
Catholic prayer app Hallow makes history in app store
Hallow reached the top spot on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, which was the same day its Lent Pray40 prayer challenge... Read more
What’s the point of fasting, anyway?
God commanded it, Jesus practiced it, and the Church Fathers have preached the importance of it. Fasting is a powerful... Read more
100 cloistered convents in Spain to open their doors to promote prayer during Lent
The DeClausura Foundation in Spain has launched a campaign to promote prayer during the liturgical season of Lent with the... Read more
10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his... Read more
Ash Wednesday: Leave the ashes on or wash them off?
“There is no minimum time” established to wear the ashes on the forehead or head, and they can serve as... Read more
5 ways to observe St. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday
A seminarian from Chile offers couples some advice for marking both days on Feb. 14. Read more
10 ways to renew your life in Christ this Lent
Consider these tried-and-true ways of entering into Lent this year. Read more
How Christians used to ‘pre-game’ their Lent
Sunday, Feb. 11, is the last Sunday before Shrovetide, which culminates in Shrove Tuesday — more popularly known as Mardi... Read more
Pope Francis to preside at Ash Wednesday Mass and traditional procession in Rome
Pope Francis will preside at the Mass and the traditional Ash Wednesday procession on Feb. 14 on Aventine Hill in... Read more
Lent 2024: Catholic resources to help you grow in your faith
This list of Catholic resources can help you grow closer to the Lord this Lenten season. Read more
Pope Francis’ 2024 Lenten message: ‘Lent is a season of conversion, a time of freedom’
Pope Francis has centered his Lenten message for 2024 on the Book of Exodus, choosing “Through the Desert God Leads... Read more
Pope Francis to hold private Lenten retreat for fifth consecutive year
For the fifth consecutive year the joint retreat between the Holy Father and the Roman Curia has been canceled. Read more
Why the Stations of the Cross were a daily devotion for Mother Angelica
It is tradition for Catholics to participate in the Stations of the Cross during Lent. But for EWTN foundress Mother... Read more
Beautiful new film on Camino de Santiago pilgrimage is a ‘perfect Lenten meditation’
Bishop James Conley called this new film on the Spanish pilgrimage route the “best” movie about the Camino de Santiago... Read more
Have you ever wondered what vegans give up for Lent?
Have you ever wondered what vegans give up for Lent? Read more
Pope Francis: The devil uses ‘three widespread and dangerous temptations’ to divide us
The pope also offered advice for how to overcome temptations using the Word of God. Read more
