Lenten Guide

The 40 Days of Lent

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Ash Wednesday - Easter / Lent - Catholic Online

Catholic open the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday, a day devoted to fasting, reconciliation, and prayer. For the next 46 days, Catholics will strive to empty their hearts of worldly desires so they can be filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

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Palm Sunday - Easter / Lent - Catholic Online

Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Holy Week, and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified.

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Holy Thursday / The Last Supper - Easter / Lent - Catholic Online

Holy Thursday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, on the night of his betrayal.

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Good Friday - Easter / Lent - Catholic Online

Good Friday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Catholics are joined by almost all other Christians in solemn commemoration on this day. It is also a legal holiday around much of the world.

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The Crucifixion of Jesus, Luke 19-23 - Luke-Acts Series

The religious leaders are closing in on Jesus. But Jesus prepares for his coming crucifixion, knowing that his death will open up a new way of life.

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The Waiting and Desolation of Holy Saturday — Vaneetha Risner

Sandwiched between the horror of Good Friday and the joy of Easter Sunday, was the waiting and desolation of Holy Saturday. While these three days are unique events, sacred and specific to that time and our faith, they can serve as a helpful picture of suffering in our own lives. The emotions the di

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The Resurrection of Jesus, Luke 24 - Luke-Acts Series

Jesus' death was not the end of the story. See the epic conclusion of Luke's account of Jesus' life and mission on Earth.

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Resurrection of Jesus - Bible Story, Verses & Meaning

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Easter Vigil 2025: Guide to Catholic Easter Vigil Mass, Readings and More

Hallow's guide to the Easter Vigil, which is perhaps the most important Mass of the entire liturgical year.

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Preparing for Lent: Seven Principles to Apply

Preparing our Lent is not just giving up or mastering self. Apply these seven principles: 1) God has a plan, 2) Don't Be Anxious, 3) Plan Time Alone with God, 5) It's Not for Show, 6) Learn Detachment, and 7) Connecting with the Body of Christ.

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What to Give Up For Lent in 2025: Practical Fasting Ideas for Lent

What can you give up for Lent? Hallow has some ideas for practical fasting, prayer and almsgiving during Lent in 2025.

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Stations of the Cross

Podcast Stations of the Cross Year Published 2020 See more resources by category: Prayer...

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The Divine Mercy Novena of Chaplets

The Divine Mercy Novena of ChapletsPray the NovenaFirst DaySecond DayThird DayFourth DayFifth DaySixth DaySeventh DayEighth DayNinth DayA novena is typically nine days of prayer in preparation of a celebration of a feast day. At the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Novena is recited perpetually at the Hour of Great Mercy — the three o'clock hour.The Chaplet can be said anytime, but the Lord specifically asked that it be recited as a novena. He promised, "By this Novena (of Chaplets), I will grant every possible grace to souls."IntentionsFor each of the nine days, our Lord gave Saint Faustina a different intention:All mankind, especially sinners; the souls of priests and religious; all devout and faithful souls; those who do not believe in God and those who do not yet know Jesus; the souls who have separated themselves from the Church; the meek and humble souls and the souls of little children; the souls who especially venerate and glorify His mercy; the souls detained in purgatory; and souls who have become lukewarm."I desire that during these nine days you bring souls to the fountain of My mercy, that they may draw therefrom strength and refreshment and whatever grace they have need of in the hardships of life, and especially at the hour of death" (Diary, 1209).What You Can DoYou, too, can make a novena of prayer for these intentions and others, especially by praying the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy or by participating in our current novena.Learn more about Novenas.

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