Message from the Pope for Lent 2026
The Holy Father invites us to look at Lent as a season of listening and fasting in community. “Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of daily life.”
Life in Colour
This Lent, discover the freedom Jesus won for you. “When you hear the most lovable voice of God urging you on to holiness, do you freely answer ‘Yes’?”
Lenten Meditations
Texts to inspire your prayer this Lent, updated every day.
"Go, sell what you have..."
"Lord, you are struck by this young man's courage — his willingness to kneel before you in public, even as your enemies grow in number — and you are moved by his openness. He has not come to ask you to solve a problem or cure an illness. He has come to ask what he must do to inherit eternal life." An audio meditation to inspire your conversation with God this Lent.
“Here I am, Lord. You see me as I am”
We all have something we wish we were free from. This examination of conscience invites you to bring whatever that is trustfully to God.
Freedom to Love
Purity is the virtue that protects our capacity to love authentically and completely. It gives us the freedom to see others as God sees them, as persons to cherish. This article is part of a series on the virtues, inspired by St. Josemaría’s homily “Human Virtues.”
Becca: “Find what you truly believe in”
When you know the “why” at your core, you’re free from external pressures, comparison, and the fear of not being enough. Here's Becca's advice for finding that why, from her experience as a professional chef.
Freedom, A Gift From God
True freedom is about choosing to love without holding back. This annotated homily is St. Josemaría's homily on freedom from “Friends of God” with a friend’s honest reactions, questions, and personal reflections written in the margins, helping you go deeper.
What if sometimes I want to escape from myself?
True freedom isn't escaping uncomfortable emotions: it's learning to accept and master them. A psychologist offers practical insights on the slow process of growing in self-discipline and freedom from anxiety.
The Way of the Cross
St. Josemaria's commentaries on the 14 stations of the Via Crucis.
Gospel of the Day
Today's Gospel and a brief commentary.
Why Go to Confession?
FAQ and a step-by-step guide about the sacrament of mercy.
Novena for Forgiveness
With quotes from Saint Josemaria and going to his intercession, this novena prepared by Fr. Francisco Faus asks for the grace to learn how to forgive others. It can be downloaded in pdf, epub and mobi format.
What does mortification mean?
Reflections from professors in the Faculty of Theology in the University of Navarre.
To Know Him and To Know Yourself
A series of 12 articles on walking with Jesus in prayer.
The Conversion of the Children of God
"Yes, God's grace can fill us this Lent, provided we do not close the doors of our heart."
In the Footsteps of Christ
"Jesus gave himself up for us in a holocaust of love. What about you, who are a disciple of Christ?"
Detachment
"Our Lord asks for generous hearts that are truly detached."
