Lent
Lent is a powerful season for reflection, renewal, and spiritual growth, inviting us to journey inward while deepening our connection to others.
Enrich Your Lenten Journey
Education for Justice provides an extensive collection of Lent resources to enrich this journey. These resources include guided prayers, reflective articles, and discussion guides designed to explore themes of sacrifice, justice, and hope. They include everything from “Justice Stations of the Cross” to Lenten calendars, all aimed at making Lent an opportunity for spiritual engagement and social justice.
By connecting themes of compassion and community, these resources help make Lent more meaningful—beyond traditional fasting and penance, toward an active pursuit of justice. Whether you’re a faith leader, educator, or someone seeking to deepen your Lenten practice, these resources provide insights and activities to inspire reflection and action. Explore Education for Justice’s offerings to make this Lent a season of growth that embraces personal transformation and the broader call to social justice.
Easter Sunday [a]
April 16, 2017
In his encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope Francis calls for urgent action to address environmental degradation and the social injustices that accompany climate...
Holy Thursday [a]
April 13, 2017
In his encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope Francis calls for urgent action to address environmental degradation and the social injustices that accompany...
Easter Vigil – Holy Saturday
April 15, 2017
In his encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope Francis calls for urgent action to address environmental degradation and the social injustices...
This artistic reflection is based on the text of Pope Francis’s 2017 Lenten Message: “The Word is a gift. Other persons are a gift.” Pope Francis focuses his Lenten message on the story of...
Second Sunday of Lent [a]
March 12, 2017
First Sunday of Lent [a]
March 5, 2017
Ash Wednesday [a]
March 1, 2017
Creative Voice Dr. Megan McKenna, renowned theologian and storyteller, draws upon scripture, oral tradition, and Catholic social teaching (CST) for EFJ's 2017 Lenten Reflections. For each week of...
Holy Thursday [c]
March 24, 2016
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion [c]
March 20, 2016
Fifth Sunday of Lent [c]
March 13, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Lent [c]
March 6, 2016
