Bishop Erik Varden delivers his sixth reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, …
Lent
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Pope Francis
Pope Francis: Lent calls us to journey together in hope
by Vatican Newsby Vatican NewsIn his Message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis invites the faithful to “journey together in hope,” and to take the opportunity of …
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Lent is a time of prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and a time for recognizing the tragic consequences of being far from God.
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We begin Lent this year with the world under the cloud of war. Pope Francis asked that we pray and fast on Ash …
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Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. It is the time of preparation for Easter. A time in which, among other …
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Pope Francis
Pope at Audience: Mary near to those who die alone in pandemic
by Vatican Newsby Vatican NewsAt the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on the theme of prayer in communion with Mary, and says Our Lady is …
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BooksSpirituality
Last days: five dystopian reads for your Lenten uplift
by Editor mdcby Editor mdcWhile the world seems to be doing its best to hurtle humanity over the brink, most of us are probably not looking …
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Pope Francis celebrates Mass on Ash Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica, and urges Christians to experience Lent as a return journey toward …
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Why is it so important to listen to God during Lent?
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Pope Francis
Pope’s Holy Week message: ‘Creativity of love can overcome isolation’
by Vatican Newsby Vatican NewsPope Francis sends a video message as Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Holy Week in an unusual manner due to …