Spirituality
Lent should not be attempted alone
These 40 days are a time for us to leave our comfort zone, enter the desert and embrace those who are isolated so that we can restore them to the community.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Second 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.
Should you wear Lenten ashes all day?
Worn for the right reasons, the mark of the cross on the faithful's foreheads can witness to the Gospel, writes Father Kenneth Doyle. He clarifies for another reader whether extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist can give a blessing to those not receiving communion.
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.