Lent  is  a  season of prayer, almsgiving, and fasting ( Matthew 6:1-18). Religious practices  such  as  daily  Mass,  the  celebration  of  the Sacrament  of  Reconciliation,  the  Stations  of  the Cross,  works  of  charity  and  justice,  and  acts  of self-denial are highly encouraged insofar as they can be observed during the current restrictions (see the Diocesan norms for Lenten Observance on the Diocesan website).

The message of His Holiness Pope Francis for Lent 2021 calls Lent a time for renewing our Faith, Hope and Charity.

Our Bishop Riesbeck’s Lenten Message also calls Lent a season of renewal and hope, and ‘we need hope now more than ever to help us face the challenges of these days.’ Still, Lent is a time to “give God permission to help us turn away from the things that prevent us from living a truly fulfilled life and embrace the victory Jesus has won for us. It is his promise of new life to us.”