About Lent

Brothers and sisters, let us join together in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as we embark upon the Lenten journey towards the Cross but, ultimately, towards His Resurrection!

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Pope Benedict's Lenten Message
 The U.S. Catholic Bishops' Lent Web Page
 Important dates during Lent
Important dates during Holy Week & Easter

Pope Benedict's Lenten Message (back to top)

Pope Benedict XVI's Lenten message for the 2009 season considers the value and meaning of "fasting." Fasting can be a difficult task for even the most devout Catholic. The Holy Father himself wonders, "what value and meaning is there...in depriving ourselves of something that in itself is good and useful for our bodily sustenance?" His words are profound, and can help every Catholic rediscover the beauty of this ancient practice. Read the Holy Father's words. Click here.

US Catholic Bishops Lenten Resource Page (back to top)

www.usccb.org/lent

Listen to radio retreats, podcasts and explore other resources! The site is organized into four central pillars. Click on any of the following links to explore:

  1. What we believe
  2. What we celebrate
  3. How we live
  4. How we pray

Important days during Lent (back to top)

  • Feb. 25: Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent)
  • All Fridays in Lent (observe abstinence from meat)
  • April 5: Palm Sunday (the final Sunday of Lent, and the beginning of Holy Week)
  • April 9: Holy Thursday (the final day of Lent, remembering the Lord's Last Supper)

Important days during Holy Week and Easter (back to top)

  • April 10: Good Friday (commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ)
  • April 11: Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil Masses may begin anytime after 8pm on Sat. evening)
  • April 12: Easter Sunday
  • May 24: Ascension of the Lord (culmination of the Easter season)
  • May 31: Pentecost Sunday (the descent of the Holy Spirit)

ARCHBISHOP'S HOMILIES

Palm Sunday
Part 1
April 5, 2009
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Click here for the
Lenten Videos Archive

Pilgrimage to the 7 Churches:
8 p.m., Holy Thursday,
April 9th
Begins at:
Mother of God Church (Parking Lot), 475 Logan St., Denver, CO 80203
For more information, call (303) 629-0500.

Holy Week Retreat:
4 p.m. Good Friday – 12 noon, Easter Sunday
St. Malo
Catholic Retreat Center
For more information, call Jorge Luna at (303) 747-0201