Lent 2015

Praying Lent: Saturday of the First Week of Lent

A daily meditation courtesy of Creighton Online Ministries.

During Lent, pope offers handy tips for preparing for confession

As Catholics are encouraged to make going to confession a significant part of their lives during Lent, Pope Francis offered some quick tips to help people prepare for the sacrament of penance.

Forgiveness of sins: An audio reflection for Lent

Listen to our podcast of Permanent Deacon Michael Pascarella offering a reflection and a prayer based on a passage from the Gospel of John.

Praying Lent: Friday of the First Week of Lent

A daily meditation courtesy of Creighton Online Ministries.

Our inner vision is fed by God’s word, if we listen

CatholicPhilly.com editor Matthew Gambino looks at a prayer for the Second Sunday of Lent that's hard on the ears, but is really about seeing inside our deepest selves, with God's help.

Praying Lent: Thursday of the First Week of Lent

A daily meditation courtesy of Creighton Online Ministries.

Carmelite draws from life of Elijah for pope, Curia’s Lenten retreat

The Lenten journey of conversion requires Christians to rediscover the "deepest truth" about themselves, cast off their masks and take on the courage to live truth, a prominent Carmelite priest told the pope and Vatican officials.

Praying Lent: Wednesday of the First Week of Lent

A daily meditation courtesy of Creighton Online Ministries.

Finding peace of mind during Lent

Fasting is fine for getting in spiritual shape, writes Father Eugene Hemrick. But to dispel anxiety, follow Christ's advice and look at the heart, more than the belly.

Praying Lent: Tuesday of the First Week of Lent

A daily meditation courtesy of Creighton Online Ministries.