Spirituality
First Week of Lent: The desert journey begins
Humility and simplicity -- which lead to our personal renewal and affect our charitable giving -- are poignant themes for Lent. See our package of resources on the opening of the Lenten season.
This Lent, go without, and make a difference
The example of the humble tomato and the simplicity of Marie Kondo show writer Stephanie Clary that one does not live by bread (or bacon) alone, and one's choices really do have lasting effects on the world.
40 days of hunger and humility
Humility and simplicity sound nice, but they require a fierce discipline of consistency, writes Genevieve Mougey. They encourage us to step outside of ourselves and look to others in charity.
Lent is a time for a little less hypocrisy, pope says
Lent is a time to ask for God's grace to chip away at hypocrisy, which is seen in the natural human attempt to appear "worthier than we are," Pope Francis said.
Repentance leads us toward Jesus’ call to greatness
Lent is a time of renewal which begins with our turning from sin in humility, reflects Msgr. Joseph Prior. Our Lenten discipline -- literally, learning -- teaches us to place God at the center of our lives.
Readings of the Holy Mass – First Sunday of Lent
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition. Reflect on this Sunday's Scriptures with our commentaries and podcasts.
On Bryce Harper and Lent
The newest Phillies' star will earn millions because fans support the team. As the seasons of both Lent and baseball begin, Gina Christian reflects on what and whom we value. Ultimately, we're all playing on the same team.
Practice of memento mori — considering one’s death — revived for Lent
The Lenten devotional was designed to help others meditate on the moments of their lives and ultimately remember our Christian hope in the Resurrection -- made possible through Christ's victory over sin and death.
Five ways to a more meaningful Lent
Lent is a time to return to the Lord wholeheartedly through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Read about five ways
Journey through Lent with CatholicPhilly.com
Our package of resources, devotions and other aids to prayer, fasting and charitable giving aims to deepen your Lenten pilgrimage with the church throughout these 40 days.