Students’ Lenten obligations observed in new ways
Unique prayer, fasting, and almsgiving reflect today’s world.
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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
Saying rosary as family seen as one way to fulfill Lenten pillar of prayer
WASHINGTON — Tom Lyman, director of Family Rosary, hopes that especially during Lent — which calls Catholics to commit more time to the Lord in prayer — families will pray the rosary together … Learn More
Looking for Lenten retreats and events? Here’s a sampling of what’s in-person and online
Be more prayerful this season.
Lent begins as parishes celebrate Ash Wednesday (Photos)
Scenes from the start of the Lenten season from around the Archdiocese of Newark.
Listen for Jesus and he will speak to us this Lent (Column)
Jesus’ Transfiguration is one of the most dramatic scenes in the Gospels. It is a central image of Lent, reminding us that during this season we are invited to ascend … Learn More