Lent

May the hope that does not disappoint (cf. Rom 5:5), the central message of the Jubilee, be the focus of our Lenten journey towards the victory of Easter. - Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for Lent 2025

Lent 2025 Calendar - available in English and Spanish

10 Things to Remember During Lent (PDF)

Why ashes? (PDF)

Lent Resources for Your Marriage - from Marriage and Family Life in the Diocese of Raleigh

Lent and Easter Resources for Families - from Marriage and Family Life in the Diocese of Raleigh

Lent and Easter Lesson Plans for Special Needs - from Faith Formation in the Diocese of Raleigh

Prayer Resources

Encourage our diocesan seminarians this Lent! - Take a moment to uplift our seminarians with a message—through a short video or written note—of encouragement and prayer!

Prayers and Devotions

Pray with Today's Readings

Pray with God’s Word this Lent! Get the daily readings sent to your email each morning. Sign up for your free subscription from the USCCB.
¡Ore con la Palabra de Dios en esta Cuaresma! Reciba las lecturas diarias enviadas a su correo electrónico cada mañana. Regístrese aquí para su suscripción gratuita de USCCB.

Stations of the Cross - audio from USCCB

Stations of the Cross – Overcoming Racism (PDF) - from USCCB