Tag: Lent
A media fast for Lent – sacrificing online
What are you giving up for Lent? The answer can be frivolous but many Catholics give up something serious to remember Christ’s sacrifice. Here, several ... Read More
Fasting and Abstinence at Lent
Most Catholics, even those who don’t often go to Mass, know that Lent is a time for Friday Fish Fries and “giving something up.” But ... Read More
Pope begins Lenten spiritual exercises reflecting on Christ’s gaze
ROME, ITALY: A Benedictine abbot is leading Pope Francis and the Roman curia in Lenten spiritual exercises this week, with the theme of Christ’s gaze ... Read More
Utah school apologises after student forced to remove Lenten ashes
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: A school in Utah has apologised after a student was told he must remove the cross from his forehead on Ash ... Read More
Catholic agencies and schools unite to end slavery – starting with Lent
Hundreds of Catholic schools across Australia were asked to start Lent this year with a commitment to buy and eat only slavery-free chocolate at Easter. Read More
Understanding Lent
Lent is now upon us, so as we prepare for the Lenten season, here is a short explanation of the purposes and practices of Lent. Read More
2019 Lenten Message of His Holiness Pope Francis
The 2019 Lenten Message of His Holiness Pope Francis Read More