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Lent

“Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God.”

(Joel 2:12-13)

Lenten Resources

What is Lent?

Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It’s a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. 

All About Lent

What are your priorities in life right now? Lent is an invitation to rearrange your priorities—to focus on what matters most and leave behind what matters least.

The Ultimate Guide to Lent from Fr. Mike Schmitz

Lent can transform your life. As you prepare for this season, Fr. Mike has some valuable advice and information for you before the journey begins.

Pray40: The Return

This Lent, Hallow will once again launch its Lent Pray40 prayer challenge, beginning on Ash Wednesday — Pray40: The Return.

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Ash Wednesday Mass

Lent 2026

Message from
Pope Leo XIV

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Light is on for You

Confession available in every church in the Catholic Diocese of Dallas.