Lent gets its name from a word meaning "springtime," the time of year when the hours of daylight are lengthening and the sun ...

This year's Lent is drawing to a close, with just over a week left. See the remaining days and why Christians observe the ...

Doing penance, described by Philippine Jesuits as an “act of mortification,” is a crucial part of Lent for many Catholics.

COMMENTARY: In this second part of Lent, we shift our focus. We are now called to unite ourselves to the Lord Jesus and ...

the Lenten penance really does not mean as much. Instead, the person should consider devoting the spare time to prayer or perhaps his family. As always, when considering acts of penance that are ...

It is, after all, Lent, and as such, fish takes center stage ... allowing them to focus on prayer and rituals instead. Cut into stewing pieces. In a pot, combine fish, garlic, ginger, vinegar ...

O Jesus, our great High Priest, hear my humble prayers on behalf of your priests. Give them a deep faith, a bright and firm hope and a burning love which will ever increase in the course of their ...

During Lent, all Catholics are called to spiritual growth through deeper experiences of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

What are the 3 Pillars of Lent? Prayer, which encourages meditation; Fasting, which helps with reflection and sacrifice because it symbolizes renunciation and solidarity; and Almsgiving or Charity, ...

Lord Jesus, when I am sad and depressed Help me think of you praying in the garden. Lord Jesus, when I am fearful help me to think of you being taken prisoner. Lord Jesus, when I am ill help me to ...

Further reading: Lent with André Louf: Consenting to the 'breaking of the heart' to access one’s inner sanctuary “Do not speak, do not listen to the outside world, but observe total silence ...