At the very heart of the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord Jesus preached three indispensable practices of the spiritual life: Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting (Matthew 6:1-18). This Lent, rededicate yourself to even one of these central disciplines, to strengthen your relationship with God.
"[T]he Lenten journey is a welcome opportunity to heed the voice of the Lord and renew our commitment to following Christ, accompanying him on the road to Jerusalem, where the mystery of his passion, death and resurrection will be fulfilled." ~Pope Leo XIV, Message for Lent 2026
"[T]he Lenten journey is a welcome opportunity to heed the voice of the Lord and renew our commitment to following Christ, accompanying him on the road to Jerusalem, where the mystery of his passion, death and resurrection will be fulfilled." ~Pope Leo XIV, Message for Lent 2026
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This year, I would first like to consider the importance of making room for the word through listening. The willingness to listen is the first way we demonstrate our desire to enter into relationship with someone." ~Pope Leo XIV, Message for Lent 2026
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Lent unfolds in the middle of real life. The Solidarity Calendar offers one simple, practical action each day to help you live prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in ordinary moments. From small sacrifices and meaningful conversations to caring for creation and standing with those in need, these daily steps connect Sunday faith with everyday choices.
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Lenten Penitential ServicesSee calendar section below to see the full list of Lenten Penitential Services
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I would like to invite you to a very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence: that of refraining from words that offend and hurt our neighbour. Let us begin by disarming our language, avoiding harsh words and rash judgement, refraining from slander and speaking ill of those who are not present and cannot defend themselves." ~Pope Leo XIV, Message for Lent 2026
Lenten Missions, Retreats, & Events
"[L]et us ask for the grace of a Lent that leads us to greater attentiveness to God and to the least among us. Let us ask for the strength that comes from the type of fasting that also extends to our use of language, so that hurtful words may diminish and give way to a greater space for the voice of others." ~Pope Leo XIV, Message for Lent 2026