Lent

Lent calls for a return to the basics.

“During Lent, a people is formed that recognizes its sins. … We need to respond by courageously accepting responsibility for them,” the pope said.

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

(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given Feb. 18, Ash Wednesday, at St. Peter’s Square. Catechesis. The Documents of Vatican …

Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholics to ask the Lord for “the gift of true conversion” at the start of the 40-day penitential season of Lent.

What are the rules for fasting and abstinence during Lent? Here’s a quick guide.

Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”) is the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.

Ash Wednesday continues to compete with both Easter and Christmas for the highest attended Masses each year. In fact, it has actually topped Christmas before.

Pope Leo XIV’s first Lenten message is a great gift for those looking for a roadmap to the season. 

This last Sunday before Lent offers us a lesson in what is expected of us as disciples, and Jesus maps out the road we need to travel.