What is Ash Wednesday and when is it? Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?
Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period is a tectonic time of year leading up to Easter. What we ...
The Tablet18h
Lent jewels
Lent has a single focus and makes singular demands. Three books explore this focus and offer resources to meet the claims the ...
Catholic Star Herald11h
U.S. Bishops’ Lenten message to those grieving an abortion: Jesus’ love is unconditional
A young woman receives ashes during Ash Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church in Prescott, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2024. (OSV News ...
The Catholic Spirit12h
The transformative power of the Holy Spirit
With Lent quickly approaching, it’s time to consider what we will do with the season of grace that God is giving to us. In ...
Pope Francis says 2025 is a ‘Jubilee Year of Hope’, but what does that mean?
Pope Francis, in his message for World Peace Day, has designated this year as a Jubilee Year of Hope. So what is this jubilee ...
catholicmessenger14h
Parishes receive funding for their dream faith formation projects
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Three Catholic communities in the Diocese of Davenport are dreaming big after receiving $15,000 ...Read More ...
Archbishop of York13h
Beneath the Cross: Lent, Holy Week & Easter at York Minster
York Minster has today announced its programme of services, events and activities to mark Lent, Holy Week and Easter 2025.