10 ways to renew your life in Christ this Lent
During the 40 days, Catholics can set goals to grow in holiness.
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Looking for Lenten retreats and events? Here’s a sampling of local events
Churches many offer ways to get a closer relationship with God this season.
Lent begins Feb. 14 – how to be prepared
We enter a 40-day period of prayer, penance, almsgiving, and fasting intended to get us closer to God.
Strong as death: Ashes and the hearts we bring to God during lent
Every so often, the calendar puts ashes not only on our forehead, but also on our hearts. This year, as you might’ve noticed, Ash Wednesday is also Valentine’s Day and, yes, … Learn More
Students’ Lenten obligations observed in new ways
Unique prayer, fasting, and almsgiving reflect today’s world.
133-Year-Old Pietà restored for Lent, devoted to the suffering of immigrant women
The statue from 1890 is on display at St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral in Newark.
Ways for Catholic youth to observe Lent and deepen faith
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Catholic school students celebrate Lent (Around the archdiocese/ Photos)
Season of somber reflection and giving.
Reaching out in faith: Weekly Friday sacrifices: You mean they never went away?
Q: While answering a question about vegetarians and vegans during Lent, you mentioned the requirement for continuing a penance on Fridays, even if not abstaining from meat. Can you explain … Learn More
A Lenten Gift —the Solemnity of the Annunciation (Ordinary Times)
Every year, when I flip my calendar to December, thoughts of Christmas overwhelm me with anticipation of the joys to come and the great gift of Christ’s Nativity. Yet, when … Learn More