The faithful worldwide celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Lent this weekend, on March 26, 2023. The story of the resuscitation of Lazarus, told in churches worldwide during the Fifth Sunday of Lent, is a ...

For Lent 2026, a multitude of Catholic leaders and ministries are inviting the faithful to walk with them during this 40-day season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Here are 12 new resources – ...

For several years, I have seen announcements appear in my social media feeds from people deciding to "give up" the digital platforms for Lent. While I had nothing against that decision by others in ...

“What are you giving up for Lent?” To some, this is a common question, but for others, it might evoke a look of confusion. The season of Lent begins this Wednesday, Feb. 18. It’s a tradition among ...

My friend’s church has initiated a novel Lenten practice, which is to write a letter every day in Lent and mail it: 40 letters in 40 days. The idea is to write something positive to someone important ...

Sunday, March 17, is the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Mass readings (Year B): Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33. To the world, the Sunday Gospel is utter madness.

Soup suppers and other special activities are under way at area churches for Lent. St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 226 Wicks Lane, will have Stations of the Cross and Benediction, followed by soup and ...

Lent is one of the most important traditions observed by tens of millions of Christians every year across the globe in preparation for Easter Sunday. Officially, the season of reflection begins on Ash ...

I don’t remember much about how I celebrated Lent last year. Shortly after Ash Wednesday, the COVID-19 pandemic shattered any sense of routine for my Lenten practices. I gained a heightened sense of ...