Lent is a time to meditate more deeply on the life of Christ, especially on his passion and crucifixion, and the church provides traditional Lenten practices that help us focus on our relationship with Christ.
Give alms and financially fast this Lent
Five great Lenten reads
The season of Lent is an ideal time to grow in the spiritual life. Here are five great reads to help you on your way.
Let God choose your Lent
As Catholics consider the Lenten question of sacrifice, it can sometimes feel a lot like a competition, a 40-day spiritual marathon with winners and losers.
Lenten radio campaign invites listeners back to sacrament of reconciliation
Network stations are airing 30-second radio commercials inviting listeners to receive the sacrament of reconciliation at any church in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kan.
UPDATED: 2023 Lenten fish fries around the diocese
View the latest calendar of parish fish fries throughout the diocese.
Photos of the Week: March 20, 2023
In the spotlight: Lenten confession, St. Patrick’s Day, Sea of Galilee boat
Pope to open Lenten prayer, penance service at Rome parish
This year the pope will celebrate the initiative, “24 Hours for the Lord,” with confessions March 17-18.
Bishops add some spiritual ‘meat’ to St. Patrick’s Day dispensations
With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Lenten Friday this year, many U.S. bishops have issued dispensations from abstinence on March 17, allowing the faithful to enjoy the American Irish tradition of eating corned beef (or ham) and cabbage in good conscience.