Lent is a time for turning again to the practice of our faith – in prayer, self-denial (fasting) and practical generosity (almsgiving). It’s a time when we can prepare our hearts for the remembrance of Christ’s death. Our observance of Lent culminates in the solemn celebrations of Holy Week week.
Ash Wednesday is the doorway into this season of renewal. It is celebrated this year on Wednesday, 18 February.
There are a range of resources to support us during this time:
‘We Dare To Ask’ is a resource for small group faith-sharing and for individual meditation, featuring five sessions each helping to prepare us for Easter and focussing on the promises made at Baptism. Each session includes scripture, prayers and a reflection with questions. There is also a helpful introduction to the process of lectio and visio divina (the prayerful reading of Scripture and art). We Dare to Ask is available to download here.
Lent Family Fast Day is on Friday 27th February 2026. CAFOD are asking for your support this Family Fast Day to help more of our neighbours grow enough to eat. Find everything you need to support CAFOD this Lent at home, at school or in your parish here.
The Catholic Bishop’s Conference has a range of reflections
The God Who Speaks website offers a selection of free Lent and Eastertide resources
Caritas Social Action Network offers a curated collection of spiritual resources to support parishes, clergy, and lay leaders throughout the season. Visit their site here.
CAFOD offers daily Lent emails of prayer and reflection will offer an opportunity to pause, reflect, pray and take action as we prepare for Easter. You can sign up to the daily message.
Online Lent Retreat with Newman, guided by Fr George Bowen, designed to help Catholics to go deeper into the Gospels of Lent through the preaching of St John Henry Newman. Lent Retreat with Newman: YouTube Video
‘Good Habits’ podcast exploring questions of meaning through the wisdom of the virtues, hosted by Fr John Church OP and Fr Toby Lees OP: YouTube Podcast