Lent According To Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

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The Triduum is at the heart of our whole Christian life. It celebrates the Lord’s Pasch. We can understand Pasch as passage and passion.

Washed In Love, Pierced By The Cross: Following Christ To The Vigil

Posted: March 31, 2026

Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly The Triduum is at the heart of our whole Christian life. It celebrates the Lord’s Pasch. We can understand Pasch as passage and passion. Our Lord passes from death to life through the suffering of His cross. The central image of all three days is the cross. The Church […]

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"The fast of Lent has no advantage to us unless it brings about our spiritual renewal." The purpose of Lent from St. John Chrysostom

Lent Should Bring Spiritual Renewal |St. John Chrysostom

Posted: March 13, 2026

Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly “The fast of Lent has no advantage to us unless it brings about our spiritual renewal. It is necessary while fasting to change our whole life and practice virtue. Turning away from all wickedness means keeping our tongue in check, restraining our anger, avoiding all gossip, lying and swearing. […]

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3 Ways To Grow Daily In Perfection During Lent

Posted: March 4, 2026

Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly During Lent, we turn our hearts to Christ’s call to holiness in the Gospels: “You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Mt 5:48). Although our life as Catholics demands that we strive day after day and year after year for this perfection, Lent invites us […]

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46). Did God the Father actually forsake or abandon Jesus the Son?

“Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?” | Did God Forsake Jesus?

Posted: February 26, 2026

Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly Surely one of the most perplexing verses in the New Testament is one of Jesus’ “Seven Last Words” from the Cross: “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46). For centuries, scholars and laymen alike have wondered: Did God the […]

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How to use Lent as a time of Conversion According to Pope Leo XIV! Use this there areas to focus in this Lent and see growth

3 Things You Need To Use Lent As A Time Of Conversion According To Pope Leo XIV

Posted: February 18, 2026

Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly Listening: “making room for the word through listening.” Our God is one who seeks to involve us. Even today he shares with us what is in his heart. Because of this, listening to the word in the liturgy teaches us to listen to the truth of reality. In the midst […]

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What are your plans for Lent? Inspired by a holistic view of the body and soul, “Crux” centers around two physical and two spiritual

Lent Is A Journey Of Surrender For Body And Soul | Crux

Posted: February 17, 2026

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Trying to find a book to read for Lent? We have 40 suggestions. Really ambitious? Read one a day! Catholics should use this to grow in faith

40 Lent Books For Catholics To Choose From

Posted: February 12, 2026

Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly Spiritual reading is an excellent way to grow during Lent, but knowing where to start can be difficult. Here are some of the Lent books our team at Catholic-Link has found worth reading during this holy season. 40 Lent Books For Catholics Aquinas’s Lenten Meditations: 40 Days with the […]

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“Yes, my heart’s dear one, Jesus, is here with His cross." - St. Therese // Find more Lent inspiration and Lent Saint Quotes at Catholic-Link

Jesus Is Here With His Cross | St. Therese

Posted: February 3, 2026

Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly “Yes, my heart’s dear one, Jesus, is here with His cross. Since you are one of His favorites, He wants to make you into His likeness; why be afraid that you will not have the strength to carry this cross without a struggle? On the way to Calvary, Jesus […]

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