Why do so many Catholics “give things up” for Lent? Take a moment to reflect upon the goals that you might have set for yourself 12 days ago on Ash Wednesday. Maybe you decided to give something up to ...

When I transferred to Boston College, I was excited to begin something new, but I also felt quietly overwhelmed. I was stepping into a community where friendships already existed, routines were ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- As the Mardi Gras season comes to a close, Catholics across the ArkLaTex and around the world are preparing to usher in a new season — Lent. Catholics globally will mark the start ...

For me, Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter, is about periodic self-examination, reflection, and a deep look at life with intention and commitment to live forward with greater meaning.

My sister-in-law told me recently she loves Easter but hates Lent. I get that. This pesky liturgical season of Lent, which began this year with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18, is the solemn Christian ...

The U.S. bishops are inviting Catholics to undergo an ecological conversion this Lent, a process of prayer and action that they said includes pressing government officials to protect the environment ...