Lent

Resources Hub

Find ways to more steadfastly observe Lent through guides and opportunities below.

Prayer

The Light is On

Confession is available Wednesdays on March 12, 19, 26, along with April 2 and 9 during Lent at every parish in the diocese.

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Examination of Conscience

Quiet your heart and examine your conscience before Confession with these helpful guides.

Scripture Challenges

Encounter the Word of God in a more personal way through Lectio Divina (or Divine Reading).

Almsgiving

Bishop's Lenten Appeal

The BLA helps provide the resources to assure the continued presence of Jesus Christ’s Gospel message and ministry across our diocese.

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Catholic Charities

Learn how you can volunteer or donate funds to help serve and transform the lives of neighbors in need here in our diocese.

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CRS Rice Bowl

For the last 50 years, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has helped to end world hunger by raising funds through their Rice Bowl initative.

Fasting

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Multicultural Guidebook

The Office of Multicultural Ministries offers a guidebook for our Lenten journey.

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Diocesan Day of Unplugging

Participate in this day of fasting from online activity and spend more time in prayer or works of charity. More details coming soon.

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40 Days 40 Ways

Join us for daily challenges to help you grow in faith and virtue this season. Follow @arlingtonchurch and #40Days40Ways throughout Lent.

More from Bishop Burbidge

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4 tips for a productive Lent

Read four pieces of practical advice offered by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge to those who ask how they can have a holy and productive Lent that helps them embrace the call to repentance and conversion and come to a deeper relationship with Christ.

Bishop Burbidge's Homily for Ash Wednesday 2025