Lent 2014

One can’t dialogue with Satan, pope says; the Bible is the best defense

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When temptation comes your way, don't try to "dialogue" or argue with the devil, Pope Francis said, but seek refuge and strength in the words of the Bible.

Praying Lent: Monday of the First Week of Lent

A daily meditation courtesy of Creighton Online Ministries.

Praying Lent: Sunday of the First Week of Lent

A daily meditation courtesy of Creighton Online Ministries.

Praying Lent: Saturday after Ash Wednesday

A daily meditation courtesy of Creighton Online Ministries.

On first Friday of Lent, pope speaks on nature of true fasting

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis criticized those who practice fasting as a mere ritual, rather than as a sacrifice representative of a religion of love.

Praying Lent: Friday after Ash Wednesday

A daily meditation courtesy of Creighton Online Ministries.

Following Jesus’ footsteps through the desert of Lent

Our Lenten sacrifices, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior about the readings for this Sunday’s Mass, afford us the opportunity to become weak so that our faith in the Father’s love and care can become heightened in our lives.

Praying Lent: Thursday after Ash Wednesday

A daily meditation courtesy of Creighton Online Ministries.

Families at home can join with those abroad through CRS Rice Bowl

Anne Ayella sits down with writer Lou Baldwin to discuss CRS Rice Bowl, the longtime program that focuses attention during Lent on getting to know people around the world, praying for them and giving.

Lent comes ‘to reawaken us,’ pope says at Ash Wednesday Mass

ROME (CNS) -- Lent is meant to wake up Christians and help them see that God can give them the strength to change their lives and their surroundings, Pope Francis said.