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.

Lectionary Reflection

Third Sunday of Lent [c] February 28, 2016

Third Sunday of Lent [c] February 28, 2016
Lectionary Reflection

Second Sunday of Lent [c] February 21, 2016

Second Sunday of Lent [c] February 21, 2016
Reflection

The 2016 Lenten Message of Pope Francis

This resource reviews the central message of Pope Francis's 2016 Lenten Message in the Year of Mercy. Reflection questions and a prayer are included.
Lectionary Reflection

First Sunday of Lent [c] February 14, 2016

First Sunday of Lent [c] February 14, 2016
Lectionary Reflection

Ash Wednesday [c] February 10, 2016

Ash Wednesday [c] February 10, 2016
Reflection

Lenten Reflections 2016: Following Jesus on the Path of Nonviolence

These 11 reflections are written by John Dear, a Catholic priest and world-renowned peacemaker and nonviolent activist for social justice. Father John invites all of us "to reflect on the nonviolence...

Good Friday [b] April 3, 2015

Good Friday [b] April 3, 2015

Holy Thursday [b] April 2, 2015

Holy Thursday [b] April 2, 2015

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord [b] March 29, 2015

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord [b] March 29, 2015  

Fifth Sunday in Lent [b] March 22, 2015

Fifth Sunday in Lent [b] March 22, 2015

Fourth Sunday in Lent [b] March 15, 2015

Fourth Sunday in Lent [b] March 15, 2015

Third Sunday in Lent [b] March 8, 2015

Third Sunday in Lent [b] March 8, 2015