Welcome to our Lent Prayer page!

Here you will find a number resources to aid you in your Lenten journey, particularly the virtual retreat. Every day will have a new post for you to reflect on or a challenge for you to take action on. We hope you visit regularly. There are also videos to help anyone who might want to learn more about where our Lent traditions come from, what they mean, and why they are important to our spiritual growth. The Online Resources tab has a number of links to great websites that also provide some materials for your 40 day journey. Enjoy and Happy Lent!

Lent 2024 Retreat

Ash Wednesday

February 15

February 16

1st Week of Lent

February 18

February 19

February 20

February 21

February 22

February 23

2nd Week of Lent

February 25

February 26

February 27

February 28

February 29

March 1

3rd Week of Lent

March 3

March 4

March 5

March 6

March 7

March 8

4th Week of Lent

March 10

March 11

March 12

March 13

March 14

March 15

5th Week of Lent

March 17

March 18

March 19

March 20

March 21

March 22

Holy Week

Palm Sunday

March 25

March 26

March 27

Holy Thursday

Good Friday

Holy Saturday

Easter Sunday

Videos
NEW - Holy Week in 3 Minutes
Lent in 3 Minutes
You Don’t Know Jack… about Lent

What is Lent? What are the three practices the Church suggests we do during Lent based on the teachings of Jesus? Why do Catholics eat fish on Fridays and why is it called “Good” Friday, anyway?

So What are the Ashes All About?

When you have viewed the video, try to answer these questions:

  • What is Ash Wednesday?
  • Why do people have ashes placed on their forehead?
  • Where do ashes used on Ash Wednesday come from?
Go Into the Desert this Lent

During this season of Lent, you are invited into the desert: a quiet place, with less of us and more of God.

What is Lent? - Archbishop José Gomez

Archbishop of Los Angeles, José Gomez reflects on the importance of Solidarity during Lent.

What is Lent? - Fr. James Martin, SJ

Father James Martin, SJ, Editor at Large of America Magazine, shows how important prayer is during Lent by connecting us to God.

What is Lent? - Cardinal Timothy Dolan

Former CRS Board Chair and Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, frames the season of Lent by reflecting on our journey back to God.

What is Lent? - Kerry Weber

Kerry Weber, Managing Editor at America Magazine and former CRS Egan Journalism Fellow, describes her experience with Mercy during the season of Lent.

What is Lent? - Christopher West

Catholic author, Christopher West discusses the meaning and importance of fasting during Lent.

What is Lent? - Dr. Carolyn Woo

Dr. Carolyn Woo, President & CEO of Catholic Relief Services, describes Lent as a season of practice.

Online Resources

25 Great Things You Can Do for Lent

Best Lent Ever – Dynamic Catholic (Matthew Kelly)

Busted Halo

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl

Daily Lenten Reflections – Bishop Robert Barron

Living Lent Daily-Daily Email Reflections – Loyola Press

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