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 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 ...

Lent is a time when Catholics around the world are invited to pray, fast, and give alms as the Church prepares to enter once again into the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. It is a time ...

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 ...

This year of 2024, the Fifth Sunday of Lent coincides with St. Patrick's Day, the feast of the patron saint of Ireland. And while many people are taking the opportunity to revel in all things Irish, a ...

“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 ...

Sunday, March 9, is the First Sunday of Lent. Mass readings: Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Psalm 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13. As Lent begins, we are asked to consider some of ...

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.