Is it appropriate to share pictures of your ashes on Ash Wednesday?
Each year a viral trend resurfaces on Ash Wednesday. Catholics post pictures of themselves with ashes on their foreheads after…
Category: Lent / Easter
Fat Tuesday: The Prelude to Lent and Its Spiritual Significance
Fat Tuesday, or “Mardi Gras,” is often seen as a day of revelry, parades, and indulgence, with celebrations marked by…
5 Facts About Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of prayer, penance, and reflection leading up to Easter. For many…
Preparing the Heart and Spirit for Ash Wednesday and the Lenten Season
As Ash Wednesday draws near, Catholics across the globe prepare for the beginning of Lent—a solemn period of penance, reflection,…
Pope Leo XIV’s First Lenten Message: A Call to Fast from Hurtful Words
As the Church prepares for Ash Wednesday on February 18, Pope Leo XIV is urging Catholics to embrace a deeper,…
How a Catholic Can Prepare for Ash Wednesday and Lent
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that invites Catholics to draw closer…
One Week Until Ash Wednesday: Are You Ready for Lent?
One week from now, Catholics around the world will hear the solemn words: “Remember that you are dust, and to…
Two Weeks Until Ash Wednesday: Why the Smudges Still Matter (and How to Get Ready)
Every year, it happens. You’re running errands, scrolling your phone, or sitting in traffic—and suddenly you notice it. Someone with…
Pope Leo XIV’s Schedule for Lent and Easter
As Lent approaches, Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a season that places pastoral closeness at the center of his…
Pope Leo XIV Plans Lenten Parish Visits Across Rome
Pope Leo XIV will spend the Sundays of Lent among parish communities across Rome, continuing a long-standing pastoral tradition of…