Wednesday, March 6 marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. For many Christian communities throughout the world, Lent is an important time of reflection and sacrifice, spiritual renewal and transformation. This period of 40 days before Easter provides an opportunity for introspection and for reconciling our lives against our ideals by way of spiritual practices such as prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

During Lent, millions of Christians will commit themselves to 40 consecutive days of developing or reestablishing a positive habit, abstaining from some negative ones, or seeking to grow in their own personal integrity. Regardless of your spiritual background, Mission and Ministry invites you to participate in one or more of these practices during this Lenten season as a way for personal growth.