Lent 2016
Pray with Pope Francis in March
Watch two videos of the pope's March prayer intentions, for families and persecuted Christians, and see our prayer resources.
God remembers dust, but not sins
Psalm 103 reminds Michelle Francl-Donnay about how God uses the intricate material of dust to remake the universe, and us. He mends the penitent soul without leaving a mark of scar.
Every soul matters because God is in each
You’re kind of a big deal, and so is every soul God puts within your reach, writes Chris Stefanick. Remember that and you’ll change the world.
How to debug the malware of your Lent
After Gina Christian’s laptop computer froze up, again, a helpful IT pro repaired the damage, but also got her longing for an angelic system administrator to troubleshoot her Lenten devotions.
Talk explains Year of Mercy in parishes and daily lives
Father Philip Forlano will present his talk, with an overview of Pope Francis' view of mercy and ways to encounter God's mercy today, at St. Stanislaus Parish on March 8 at 7 p.m.
Lectures consider deadly sins, and virtues combating them
The Adult Faith Formation Academy of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Media, continues its Lenten Lecture Series on upcoming Monday evenings at the Delaware County church.
Seminary hosts Lenten program of music and Scripture
The seminarians of St. Charles Seminary will present a free concert including musical selections and prayers this Sunday afternoon. Free will donations will benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Pope goes to confession, and wants you to as well
Pope Francis wants people to experience God's mercy in the sacrament of penance. He tells priests to ensure the experience is not so horrible that the faithful never come back.
Pope: A hardened heart can’t understand God’s mercy
The first step on the path of faithfulness, Pope Francis said today at morning Mass in Rome, is to recognize you are a sinner. "The Lord ... always asks us to open ourselves to his mercy and his love," the pope said.
Going through a Holy Door? Check this video guide
A Catholic media company has created a 10-minute video guide for pilgrims visiting a Door of Mercy and participating in the "24 Hours for the Lord" initiative March 4-5 during the Year of Mercy.