The faithful are invited to take part in 24 Hours for the Lord, the Lenten observance called by Pope Francis and observed in dioceses around the world.

Meet people from around the Diocese of Trenton who share their personal experiences of how they are helping build the culture of life in their communities.

As with so many traditions in the Church, Lent has evolved over the years.  People began to emphasize more “giving” rather than “giving up.”  The sober and serious tone of the forty days of Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday, became lighter and less intense.