Many Lenten resources centered on Catholic social teaching are available.
Check out Lenten resources from Catholic social teaching
Books for Lent 2021
Lenten books offer a time of holy reading, reflection and spiritual growth.
Saint of the Week: Polycarp
As the bishop of Smyrna in the second century, St. Polycarp (69-155) was one of the most important leaders of the early Church.
CRS Rice Bowl: Help the least of our sisters and brothers this Lenten season
Donations to CRS Rice Bowl support programs around the world as well as local needs.
Lent is time to grow in faith, hope, love and to share them, pope says
As Christians pray, fast and give alms during Lent, they also should consider giving a smile and offering a kind word to people feeling alone or frightened because of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said in his message for Lent 2021.
Sunday Scripture reading: Feb. 14, 2021
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46
Second reading: 1 Cor 10:31-11:1
Gospel: Mk 1:40-45
Lenten penitential regulations
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat.
After 11 months of ‘giving up,’ what is there left to give up this Lent?
How should a Catholic approach Lent this year?