‘I don’t think I have the bandwidth this year. I’m just going to try to be a patient mom and get everyone through this.’
Lent
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Lent 2021: What America’s editors are giving up (or taking on) this year
After a year in which we have already given up so much, one could be forgiven for asking: Do we really need to give up chocolate, too?
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
Coming soon: Lent reflections from America’s editors and writers
You’re not alone this Lent.
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
Lent 2021: Reflections, podcasts and more
Journey with America’s editors as they reflect on scripture, prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Read: Pope Francis’ Lenten message for 2021
God’s forgiveness, offered also through our words and actions, enables us to experience an Easter of fraternity.
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Churches are preparing for a (touch-free) pandemic Ash Wednesday
The ashes—while perhaps the most visible part of Ash Wednesday observances—aren’t the most important.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
Tell us: What are you doing for Lent this year?
We want to hear about your plans for this season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
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Vatican: No ashes on foreheads this Ash Wednesday
The Vatican asked priests to take special anti-COVID-19 precautions this year when distributing ashes on Ash Wednesday, including sprinkling ashes on the top of people’s heads rather than making a cross on people’s foreheads.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Covid-19 in the land where Jesus walked
During Jerusalem’s lockdown, my family saw the Holy Land—and each other—with new eyes.
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The Word Lent Reflections 2020
Join us throughout the Lenten season as we offer a special presentation of the Gospel, Passion and Resurrection narratives.