A Reflection for the Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Lent
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Joe Biden gets his ashes from Cardinal Wilton Gregory—and shares what he’s giving up for Lent
President Joe Biden told reporters on Ash Wednesday that earlier in the day he met with a cardinal for prayer and ashes—and revealed what he has given up for Lent.
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The better way to fast from social media this Lent
In a time when smartphones are rarely more than a hand-reach away, more people are considering a 40-day break from social media as a deeper Lenten sacrifice.
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Why so many Catholics want to get their ashes—even if they rarely go to Mass
Ash Wednesday isn’t a holy day of obligation, but in English-speaking countries, it still has a powerful draw even for Catholics who are otherwise non-practicing.
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Ash Wednesday: What can you do this Lent to ‘return to the Lord’?
A reflection for Ash Wednesday from James Martin, S.J.
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Lent 2022: Spiritual reflections, prayer resources and more
Reflections on Scripture, prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
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Go ahead, give up chocolate for Lent.
A good rule of thumb for Lent: Be childlike, not childish.
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Jesus’ temptations remind us that he’s human
Mar. 6, 2022, the First Sunday of Lent: At the beginning of Lent, the readings call on us to reflect on challenges that we must face and overcome.
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Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2022: Get off your smartphone and do good for others face-to-face
Christians must persevere in generously doing good in the world, bolstered by prayer and by fighting evil in their own lives, including an addiction to digital media, Pope Francis said.
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Reflection: This Easter, remember that nothing is impossible with God
Suffering is never the end in the Christian worldview and, more importantly, the Christian experience.