This Friday in Lent Is Different. Here’s Why
We are nearing the Friday of the Second Week of Lent. The excitement of Ash Wednesday has faded. The first…
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Walking the Way of the Cross: A Devotional Journey Through Christ’s Passion
The Stations of the Cross is a deeply cherished Catholic devotion that allows the faithful to spiritually accompany Jesus Christ…
Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on Fridays During Lent? Understanding the Practice of Abstinence
For centuries, Catholics have observed the tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays, particularly during Lent, often replacing it with…
President Trump Issues Ash Wednesday Message as Lent Begins
On February 18, the White House released President Donald Trump’s official message marking Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent.…
Lent Begins With a Stark Reminder: ‘Call Death for What It Is,’ Pope Leo Urged on Ash Wednesday
As the Church entered the holy season of Lent, Pope Leo XIV offered a sobering meditation on repentance, community, and…
Everything to Know About Fasting in Lent
Lent is a sacred season in the Catholic Church, a time of deep reflection, prayer, and spiritual growth. One of…
Pope Leo XIV: The Church Makes God’s Hidden Plan Visible in a Divided World
On Ash Wednesday, as Catholics around the world began their Lenten journey, Pope Leo XIV used his weekly General Audience…
Here’s Where Ash Wednesday Ashes Come From
On Ash Wednesday, Catholics across the world are marked with ashes in the sign of the cross on their foreheads,…
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…
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…