Lent

Bishops launch weekly Lenten video series

Canadian Catholic News · February 18, 2026

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is launching 'Journey Through Lent,' a weekly video series of spiritual reflections on Sunday Mass readings, running from Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday.

Shevchuk: Ash Wednesday collection has helped 'resurrect' Church in Ukraine

Gina Christian · February 18, 2026

Each year, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops takes up its annual Collection for the Catholic Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Ahead of the collection OSV News spoke with Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk.

In this season of Lent, we are all in it together

As one Body in Christ we are led to the joy of the Resurrection

Catholic Register Staff · February 13, 2026

Our Lenten journey, from the desert to the joy of the Resurrection, is one we take together, as one Body in Christ, Cardinal Frank Leo tells Catholics in his 2026 Lenten message.

Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lent

Courtney Mares · February 13, 2026

The ancient practice of fasting from food during Lent can free us from complacency and lead us to "hunger" for God, Pope Leo XIV said in his 2026 Lenten message.

We journey to Easter with renewed hearts

Fr. Yaw Acheampong · February 12, 2026

On Ash Wednesday Feb. 18, our journey of life brings us to the beginning of Lent. As a hospital priest-chaplain, people often want to know what it is like to celebrate Lent with the sick in the hospital.

God won't overwhelm us with His graces

All He asks is that we walk with Him

Quinton Amundson · April 15, 2025

Calgary Catholics who attended a Lenten retreat on April 3 at Ascension Parish were invited to accept the Living Water.

Resurrection is power rooted in love, not domination

Justin McLellan · April 15, 2025

Jesus’ resurrection is not a triumphant display of power over his enemies, but rather a quiet, radical act of love that invites believers to rise from their own failures with joy and humility, the preacher of the papal household said.

Passion Play in Poland’s ‘Valley of Death’

Reminder of dark past, invincible Christian hope

Filip Mazurczak · April 12, 2025

In Bydgoszcz, Poland, a powerful Passion Play performed on Palm Sunday is bringing new life to one of World War II’s darkest chapters.

Papal preacher: Measure your life by Christ, not social media likes

Justin McLellan · March 28, 2025

Christians should resist the temptation to be swayed by applause, popularity or approval, especially in a culture driven by social media and instant recognition, instead grounding their lives firmly in Christ, the preacher of the papal household said.

A Christian life should be one lived in joy

Luke Mandato · March 28, 2025

During a season known for solemnity and sacrifice, the Rule of St. Benedict continues to point the faithful toward true Christian joy found through personal renewal in Christ during Lent.