Father Joshua J. Whitfield provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for 5th Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2026.

Father Joshua J. Whitfield provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, March 8, 2026.

The answers were fairly typical: chips, ice cream, social media, soda, etc.

In today’s first reading, God delivers some harsh words to Israel, “the nation that does not listen to the voice of the LORD,” through the prophet Jeremiah. They walked in the hardness of their evil ...

“Listening to the word in the liturgy teaches us to listen to the truth of reality. In the midst of the many voices present in our personal lives and in society, Sacred Scripture helps us to recognize ...

Still look for something faith-filled to do for Lent? Take part in the free video study series called The Bible and the Sacraments (BibleandtheSacraments.com). It’s the latest addition to the Journey ...

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This Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent for many Christians around the world. The first day of Lent is called Ash Wednesday. Lent continues for forty days, not including Sundays, as ...

(RNS) — While fasting is a time-honored way to observe Lent, another ancient tradition concerns being nourished by the Word of God. (RNS) — “What are you giving up for Lent?” is a question Catholics ...

Friday mornings, that Bible study is uniquely focused on some of the Bible’s unnamed female figures. Lent is a season in the Christian faith which lasts 40 days, starting on Ash Wednesday and ...

(RNS) — We have become addicted to our electronic gadgets, and if we are honest, we will acknowledge that it would be a huge penance to give up Alexa and our smartphones for Lent. But that is not my ...