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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

The Rev. Craig Ross burned last year's palms for this year's ashes at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lititz Pike and Delp Road, this morning. He then invited children in the church's ...