The Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent every year is always the Temptation of Jesus, taken in turn from Matthew (this year), Mark and Luke. All three Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) ...

As previously noted, the Gospels of the Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent can always use the “scrutiny readings” — the readings for preparing catechumens for Easter Baptism — which happen also ...

For the biblical readings of the Sundays of Lent, the church chose texts that offer many layers of interpretation. Some readings have themes that will continue throughout the readings of subsequent ...

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent and the countdown to Easter Sunday. The season brings particular Scriptures to mind, verses that help us meditate on the season’s themes. Ash Wednesday marks ...

Lenten penance is a commitment, sustained by grace, to overcoming our lack of faith and our resistance to following Jesus on the way of the cross. As every year, Pope Francis has released a message ...

Lent is a season observed as a time of renewal and repentance. While Lent offers a concentrated season of spiritual realignment, its practices should become a daily posture for those who desire to ...

“What does it mean to be a prophet?” This is the challenge preachers must wrestle with and present to their congregations over and over, says Luke Timothy Johnson, a renowned Scripture scholar, ...

During Lent it is understandable if you struggle to stick to the promises you're trying to keep for those long 40 days. This can be particularly hard if you've chosen to give up a favorite snack, or ...

Last week we heard about a wild child whose self-destructive behavior ended up sending him right back into the arms of his father. This week, John tells us the same story with different characters. In ...

For millions of people around the world, today will be observed as Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. Many Christians will line up in church and get a smudge on the forehead in the shape of a cross.

With so many fun Easter traditions—like decorating Easter eggs and gathering with family on the big day—it’s easy to see why Easter is such a popular holiday. But it’s also an incredibly important ...