“Save us, Savior of the world.”

The church has commenced the holy season of Lent, embarking on its 40-day journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This period of penance prepares us to celebrate our Lord's Resurrection at Easter on Sunday, April 20.

During Lent, we are called to experience a true inner conversion of mind and heart by seeking Jesus in prayer, fasting from the pleasures of this world and using the graces received to better serve and give alms to Christ's least brethren. Recall the waters of baptism in which we were also baptized into Christ's death, died to sin and evil, and began new life in Christ. In Lent, the baptized are called to renew their baptismal commitment to know, love and serve the Lord.
-c.f. USCCB What is Lent