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Lent marks a 40-day period on the church calendar leading up to the celebration of Easter. During Lent, Christians have traditionally engaged in practices of self ...
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Lord, Have Mercy on 67% of Us
A Lenten research roundup of what Americans think of sin.
Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra | March 28, 2018
Women
God’s Message on ‘Ash Valentine’s Day’: True Love Dies
When the first day of Lent falls on a romantic holiday, love and death meet up.
Tish Harrison Warren | February 14, 2018
What to Give Up for Lent 2018? Consider Twitter’s Top 100 Ideas
(UPDATED) On the first VaLENTine's Day since WWII, it appears chocolate and alcohol will be absent from many dates.
CT Staff | February 11, 2018
What’s the Deal with Lent?
Skepticism about this season is based mostly on myths and misconceptions.
Aaron Damiani | March 29, 2017
Women
Lent, Unplugged
In a time of digital consumption, here’s how the church can lead the way on healthy media fasting.
Christina Crook | March 03, 2017
Lent Is Here to Throw Us Off Again
Finding healing in repetition, community, and art.
W. David O. Taylor | March 01, 2017
Women
I Was an Ash Wednesday Rookie
How the liturgical service enriched my non-liturgical faith.
Carolyn Arends | February 28, 2017
News
What to Give Up for Lent 2017? Consider Twitter’s Top Ideas
(UPDATED) Trump ranks between Facebook and hope in analysis of 73,000 tweets.
CT Staff | February 27, 2017
News
Eat, Pray, Lent: Here's What Americans Actually Abstain From
Nearly 3 in 10 evangelical believers now observe the season before Easter.
Bob Smietana - Facts & Trends | February 15, 2017
Women
Embracing Valentine’s Day Disappointment
Why a holiday of unmet expectations leads me to the Resurrection.
Anne Carlson Kennedy | February 14, 2017
The Best Books to Read for Lent (That You Won't Find in a Christian Bookstore)Subscriber Access Only
Ten examples of literature and poetry that nurture and confront the soul.
Sarah Arthur | February 12, 2016
Meditation
Why Lent Is Good for Bad ChristiansSubscriber Access Only
The somber season leading up to Easter might feel like punishment. In fact, for people like me, it's sheer grace.
Katelyn Beaty | February 10, 2016
Women
Lent in the Shadow of CancerSubscriber Access Only
Three writers reflect on breast cancer, bodies, and resurrection hope.
Sarah Arthur, guest writer | February 10, 2016
Entertainment
The Year in Liturgical Cinema: Ash Wednesday and LentSubscriber Access Only
In "The Revenant," "The Grey," and "Ikiru," we reflect on mortality and repentance.
Joel Mayward | February 10, 2016
News
What to Give Up for Lent 2016? Consider Twitter's Top IdeasSubscriber Access Only
(UPDATED) Here's the final tally of the top 100 choices of 2016, plus charts on how Lenten abstinence has changed over time.
Morgan Lee | February 05, 2016
Women
Knit Your Way to a More Prayerful LifeSubscriber Access Only
Why we find comfort in blessed repetition.
Rachel Marie Stone | March 18, 2015
Women
Patience Is an Offline VirtueSubscriber Access Only
What I’m learning from Lent without 24/7 connectivity.
Jen Pollock Michel | March 11, 2015
A Lent That's Not For Your Spiritual ImprovementSubscriber Access Only
Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness weren't about getting closer to God, either.
Kevin P. Emmert | February 18, 2015
Does my Life as a Parent Count?
On Ash Wednesday, finding freedom within the confinement of family life
Marlena Graves, guest writer | February 18, 2015
News
What To Give Up for Lent? Twitter Reveals Top 100 Ideas of 2015Subscriber Access Only
(UPDATED) Here's what 409,000 people pledged to fast from for the next 40 days.
Morgan Lee | February 17, 2015
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Reading Together, Early Church Style
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Reading Together, Early Church Style
New historical research by Brian J. Wright shows that early Christians were surprisingly bookish.
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