Refresher on the rules of fast and abstinence during Lent 2025

Musings with Bishop McDermott - Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington

My dear family in Christ, Last week I encouraged all of us to give careful consideration to how we will observe the season of Lent this year.  What will be our commitments to grow in faith, hope and charity over the six weeks of spiritual preparation?  In order to provide a bit of assistance for those who may not know what to do or how to observe Lent, I offer a few suggestions which will address the traditional areas of prayer, fasting and alm…

Lent Articles - Meaning of Holy Days, Prayers, Scriptures, and more

Discover the meaning and purpose of Lent, exploring the significance of Ash Wednesday, fasting, repentance, and spiritual renewal through inspiring articles and resources. Learn about the holy days of the Lenten season, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, and how they prepare us for the joy of Easter.

Sarakosti : A guide to Greek Lent

The Great Lent is a period of grief and restraint, observed by Christians in preparation for the feast of Easter. It is meant to echo the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and resisted the temptations of Satan, before beginning his public ministry. In Greek, it is called Megali Tessarakosti, meaning “the great […] The post Sarakosti : A guide to Greek Lent appeared first on Greek News Agenda.

Suggestions for Lent you may not have considered

The practices and purposes of Lent are ancient, timeless, universal. Photo: Unsplash.com. Lent is one of those seasons when the “Both/And” nature of the Catholic Church really asserts itself.   The practices and purposes of Lent are ancient, timeless, universal. It’s a season when we’re invited to step into an ancient, continuous tradition of fasting, praying, self-denial that would not be completely foreign to Catholics who lived centuries ago.…

Refresher on the rules of fast and abstinence during Lent 2025

Ash Wednesday is March 5, 2025. Below are some of the rules and regulations binding on Roman Catholics on Ash Wednesday and throughout the penitential season of Lent. Summed up succinctly, Roman Catholics must fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 and Good Friday, April 18, 2025. Additionally, they must abstain from meat on all Fridays during Lent. The Catholic Telegraph Lenten Resources Find a Fish Fry  Ash Wedne…