Faith+Culture

St. Thérèse of Lisieux is widely known among Catholics as “the little flower,” but she also called herself a “winter flower” in “The Story of a Soul.”

So what are we doing on a mountaintop in the early days of Lent?

I was struck by the fact that St. Romero was not only a figure who gained international recognition, but was truly a prophet in his own land, loved by everyone …

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.

Jonathan Roumie, the actor known for portraying Jesus in the hit series “The Chosen,” is calling attention to the 21 Christian martyrs killed 11 years ago.

At Iskali, Lent has become a season not only of reflection but of sharing witness. Through a campaign called 40 Testimonies for 40 Days, young adults are sharing how God …

The video series “can help Catholic men understand God’s mission for them on Earth, and how work brings them closer to God and builds virtue.”

Canon 1252 does give us both an upper and lower age for observing the church’s law on fasting.

Lent calls for a return to the basics.

Why doesn’t the Church require something more demanding for Lenten fasting?