Lent 2015

Praying Lent: Saturday of the First Week of Lent

A daily meditation courtesy of Creighton Online Ministries.

Book looks candidly at Europe’s religious wars

Contrary to the belief that religion causes war, the author argues convincingly that the idea of Christendom became universal after Europe's wars of the mid-16th and 17th centuries.

Catholic League girls basketball championship

See our photo gallery from the Feb. 23 league title game at the Palestra.

Top-rated Saints avoid a shocker to win girls’ title

Few gave Archbishop Wood much of a chance against the nation’s number-one team, Neumann-Goretti, in the Catholic League championship. But the Saints prevailed narrowly, winning 50-45.

Catholic League boys basketball championship

See our photo gallery of the action this week at the Palestra.

With league title win, it’s mission accomplished for Roman

Roman Catholic High School achieved its top goal this season by surviving a late run from six-time consecutive champion Neumann Goretti to capture the Catholic League boys basketball championship.

Embracing the cross in obedience and trust

Msgr. Joseph Prior points out the stories of Abraham and Isaac and the Transfiguration of Jesus to show what’s required of God’s disciples.

Readings of the holy Mass – Second Sunday of Lent

Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.

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.