Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are some of the most popular Catholic
Lenten spiritual practices. In addition, a number of other practices, including lectio divina, personal retreat, and the Stations of the Cross, can enrich your spiritual life at any time of the year, especially during Lent. Consider exploring some of the spiritual practices described below or check out our list of Lent resources.
Daily Catholic Prayer and Reflection
The Catholic faith is filled with a rich tradition of daily prayer. Many people practice their faith through daily devotion to God through various prayers written by great spiritual writers. Consider using these Catholic prayer books to deepen your faith this Lent.
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| Lord Hear Our Prayer | A Book of Hours | The Gift of the Cross | Prayers for the Domestic Church | The Notre Dame Book of Prayer Sale: $20.00 |
Lectio Divina Lectio Divina is an ancient way of reading the Bible.
It that describes the various ways in which we enter deeply into Scripture in order to encounter the Word of God. Lectio Divina is more than just a study of the Bible, it is a prayerful encounter with the living God.
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Fasting
Catholics are known for the ascetic practice of fasting, especially during Lent. Practicing fasting can lead us to a transformation of mind, body, and spirit if it is focused on God. Although the practice is not as popular among Catholics as it once was, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II have called for the Church to rediscover this venerable practice.
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| The Spirituality of Fasting | Fasting |
Catholic Spiritual Retreat
“Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while” (Mk 6:31). Jesus invites us to take a step back from our lives and allow him to restore ourselves through spiritual retreat. There are a number of resources that can help nourish us while we seek God on a personal retreat.
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| Come Home | Praying from the Heart of Holy Cross Spirituality | Moment by Moment | The Recollected Heart | Open the Door |
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross, or Way of the Cross, is one of the most popular devotions during Lent. Catholics, either alone or in community, spiritually walk with Jesus through his passion and death. The Stations of the Cross booklets below are helpful guides to this devotion and the Stations of the Cross iPhone App provides a suitable source of reflection for tech-savvy Catholics.
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| Everyone's Way of the Cross | The Biblical Way of the Cross | You Have Redeemed the World |
Stations of the Cross iPhone App
 | The Stations of the Cross App for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch |