“Jesus is himself the way, and therefore, both in the liturgical journey (of Lent) and in the journey of the synod, the church does nothing other than enter ever more deeply and fully into the mystery of Christ the savior,” the pope said in his message for Lent, which begins Feb. 22 for Latin-rite Catholics.
Pope: Synodal and Lenten journeys require effort, sacrifice, focusing on God
What are you reading for Lent? Local Eucharistic Revival team members weigh in
The Central Minnesota Catholic asked members of the local Eucharistic Revival teams to weigh in on what they will be reading this Lenten season. Here is a sampling of their responses.
Special report: The 40 Days of Lent
The Lenten season, preparation for Easter, has been observed from the onset of the Church, although there have been inconsistencies with duration and practices.
2023 Lenten penitential regulations
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. That is, limited to a single, full meal and abstinence from meat.
Penance, ‘because of my many sins …’
“What do we mean by, and what’s the point of, penance?”
Looking ahead: 2023 Lenten opportunities in the diocese
Local religious communities will be hosting a variety of Lenten services, retreats and other events.
New translation tweaks to sacrament of penance take effect this Lent
The experience of the sacrament of penance in the Roman rite will be slightly different this Lent, thanks to approved changes in the English translation set to take effect in a few weeks.
UPDATED: 2022 Lenten fish fries around the diocese
View the latest calendar of parish fish fries throughout the diocese.