Lent: Call to Conversion – Catholic Lenten Season 2008

The Catholic season of Lent 2008 begins on Ash Wednesday, February 6. Our feature includes a Lenten calendar, activities, readings and reflections updated daily throughout Lent, from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week and Good Friday.

A Lenten Welcome Message From Father Greg

Today at a Glance

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Lent Calendar

Select a date to change this page’s Meditation, Activity and Thought for the Week through the season: Ash Wednesday through Holy Week and Good Friday.

February 2008
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Sign of the Cross

For we who are Christians, the sign of the cross is the greatest sign language we possess. When we make the sign of the cross, we know with whom we travel, whose word we can trust and share with others, and we know where we are going. We know the sign.

—The Miracle of Lourdes: A Message of Healing and Hope

Activity

Lent activities start on Ash Wednesday and end on Wednesday of Holy Week.

Thought for the Week

For one needing to overcome habitual moral failings and to grow in holiness—and who of us does not fall into that category?—regular confession is as vital as a substance abuser’s support group is for a recovering addict.

—The Untapped Power of the Sacrament of Penance

Sunday Soundbites

What is Lent?

First Sunday of Lent—Good or Evil

Second Sunday of Lent—Say Yes to God

Third Sunday of Lent—Living Water

Fourth Sunday of Lent—Seeing the Light

Fifth Sunday of Lent—Our Final Moments

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion—An End to Hatred

Lent 2008 News

Jesus’ power was the power of love, pope says on Palm Sunday

Pope reformulates Good Friday prayer for conversion of Jews, removes offensive language

More Lenten Inspiration

NEW! Lenten Radio Retreat
Experience a “Radio Retreat” this Lent, offered each week by a talented group of Catholic bishops. Listen to inspiring words and songs for Sunday Lenten reflection either online, or offline with your iPod. A new retreat each week—beginning Ash Wednesday.

For the Ride Home: Sunday Readings Text and Reflection

Mardi Gras: Catholic Roots, Carnival and Ordinary Time

Ash Wednesday: Church Customs, Penance and Bible Readings

Lent FAQs: What Are the Rules for Fasting? Why Do We Give Things Up?

Agony in the Garden: Understanding the Passion of Jesus

Getting Lost in Lent

Stations of the Cross: A Catholic Custom

The Paradox of the Cross (Audio Feature)

True Asceticism (Audio Feature)

Lenten Inspiration From Previous Years

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