LENT at Resurrection
As Catholics, we cherish our liturgical seasons because they inspire us, comfort us and challenge us. Lent is the season where we challenge ourselves to grow in our relationship with God and with God’s presence in each of us. Catholics have an obligation to try and make each Lent the most profound season of transformation during our lives on this earth. Our prayers to all for health, courage and joy as we look forward to the celebration of Christ’s resurrection and brighter days to come.
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Lent for Beginners
What is Lent? - The United State Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has put together a great webpage that explains the fundamentals of Lent and how to observe this sacred season.
The Father Sees You - A short welcome to Lent from Father Dave Pivonka, producer of The Wild Goose and Sign of Conviction.
Fasting and Abstinence - The USCCB also has a quick guide to understanding what is expected of Catholics during Lent.
What Every Catholic Should Know - A great introductory discussion on Lent from Ascension that covers all the main elements and meanings of the season.
LENTEN RESOURCES
My Father’s Father - Join Father Dave Pivonka God is Father– This is the life-altering revelation of Jesus. Yet, how many of us struggle to know that we have a Father in heaven who knows, loves, and chooses us as His sons and daughters? Join Fr. Dave Pivonka as he journeys home to reflect on the urgent need to know God as Father amidst the backdrop of his hometown and the relationship he shared with his dad. This poignant documentary series explores the transformative impact of embracing our inheritance, unraveling the intricate tapestry of fear, doubt, shame, and brokenness to reveal a loving Father– for each of us.
Mysteries of the Rosary- Sorrowful Mysteries - Mysteries of the Rosary (The Sorrowful Mysteries) is a 7-episode series highlighting the Mysteries in the life of Christ as outlined in the decades of the Rosary. Mysteries of the Rosary integrates deeply reflective insights on the life of Christ, theological truths, and captivating stories together with breathtaking scenery, illuminating sacred art, and inspiring music. By filming on location in the Holy Land, our aspiration is to make the Rosary come alive in the hearts and minds of the viewer. Encounters with Christ in the episodes and discussions will help lead to even deeper encounters with Him in personal prayer and contemplation.
Catholic Women Preach - Is an online project that brings Catholic women’s voices together in reflecting on the readings at Mass each week. These serve as an inspirational, theologically based resource for ordained priests, deacons, catechists, and all involved in the ministry of the word in the Catholic Church.
Lenten Station Churches of Rome - Produced by The Catholic Traveler, this video series celebrates an ancient tradition of visiting some of Rome’s oldest and most important churches throughout Lent, they are called the Lenten Station Churches.
Francisican Media’s Pause + Pray - A collection of short prayers and meditations on a variety of topics such as guidance, forgiveness and gratitude with Lenten focused ones, too.
LEARNING & PRAYER DURING LENT
Formed.org - Resurrection offers free access to a Catholic streaming video service called Formed.org. To setup your free account, just go to formed.org/signup and select our parish by entering 85282 for the zip code and selecting “Resurrection” from the dropdown menu. Register with your name and email address and check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED. No passwords are required!
Hallow - A Catholic prayer and meditation app that guides users in deepening their relationship with God through audio-guided contemplative prayer sessions. The app offers a variety of basic content for free with premium content available via a paid subscription at https://hallow.com/.
Amen - Another wonderful Catholic prayer and meditation app that is completely free and available from the makers of the Formed.org resource service.
The Catechism in a Year Podcast - If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you:
Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days
Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter
See how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture
Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition
Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness
Transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded.
The Bible in a Year Podcast - Fr. Mike Schmitz from Ascension guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes of this popular podcast. Each 20-25 minute episode includes:
two to three scripture readings
a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz
and guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word.
Lent for FAMILIES
Lenten Family Planner - Gather & Pray’s family lenten planner was embraced by over 1,000 families, aiding them in observing the season thoughtfully and intentionally last year. They’ve updated it for 2025, ready for your family to prayerfully plan your own Lenten journey.
The Father Sees You - A short welcome to Lent from Father Dave Pivonka, producer of The Wild Goose and Sign of Conviction.
Fasting and Abstinence - The USCCB also has a quick guide to understanding what is expected of Catholics during Lent.
What Every Catholic Should Know - A great introductory discussion on Lent from Ascension that covers all the main elements and meanings of the season.