What is Lent?

Lent is a season of penance lasting approximately 40 days.  The Church has set aside this penitential period for the preparation of the faithful for the celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection. This holy season is connected to the Paschal Mystery.  It is during this period that Catechumens prepare for Christian initiation and current Church members prepare for Easter by recalling their Baptism and performing works of penance (i.e., prayer, fasting and almsgiving).

 Click on the link below to find out more about Lent :

EWTN Lenten Website

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Lenten Resources
 

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI FOR LENT 2008

Lenten Reading from the Ignatius Insight Website

Stations of the Cross:

Online Stations of the Cross with reflections by Mother Angelica

Masses during Lent