With 'The Word' app, America readers can enrich their spiritual lives with a deeper engagement with Scripture through daily reflections from America staff and select guest voices.

There’s something distinctive about the physical and spiritual intimacy of distributing ashes.

It is a radical thing to declare oneself a sinner, but on Ash Wednesday, we willingly wear that sign of guilt across our foreheads.

A Homily for Ash Wednesday, by Father Terrance Klein

Cardinal Arthur Roche leads the Vatican department responsible for governing the church’s liturgical practices and sacramental rites.

Lent is around the corner. Take some inspiration from America’s staff as you decide what to give up (or take on) as we journey to Easter.