Spirituality
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.
Pray the Liturgy of the Hours this Lent
The continuous prayer of the church, offered throughout the day, provides a way for all the faithful -- clerical, religious and lay -- to make each moment holy. Use this helpful digital format.
Journey to the cross begins at Ash Wednesday
With the beginning of Lent March 6, our 40-day journey to Christ's passion recognizes not only those historical events but also real moments in our own lives of faith. Go deeper into the call to "Repent, and believe in the Gospel."
Ash Wednesday: A kick-start to holiness
One shouldn’t just give up a sin for Lent, we should give up sins for life. Prayer, fasting and almsgiving can help us move beyond the removal of sin and into a more intimate relationship with God.
The fire inside, and our return to ashes
The church asks us to begin Lent by letting someone touch us with ashes. "Remember," we are told at the moment of being touched. It’s a deeply physical and utterly spiritual act.
Rules for fasting and abstinence
Fasting and abstinence are central practices of our Lenten observance. See the regulations for both in the Latin Rite Catholic Church.
Give up gossiping for Lent, pope suggests
Lent is a good time to concentrate on fighting the urge to gossip about others and instead trying to correct one's own faults and defects, Pope Francis said.