Lenten Resources 2026

Whether you are looking to listen to inspiration weekly via audio reflections, desire daily writings to assist you with personal reflection, or you would benefit from a new prayer perspective, we have a resource for you. Please see below to listen, read, or watch the series you feel will connect with you.

Weekly Audio Series

Greg Wasinski shares a weekly message related to the scriptures and living the call to sacrifice this season. Lent is not simply about giving something up — it is about choosing life. In this series, we reflect on how the readings call us to let go of what is false, harmful, or spiritually distracting so that we can grow closer to Christ.

Third Sunday of Lent

THIRD SUNDAY GUIDE

Second Sunday of Lent

SECOND SUNDAY GUIDE

First Sunday of Lent

FIRST SUNDAY GUIDE

Ash Wednesday

ASH WEDNESDAY GUIDE

Introduction

INTRODUCTION GUIDE

Daily Meditations

Contributor, John Smith, shares daily inspiration by focusing on a single word that leads to a deeper reflection with the Holy Spirit as our guide. These writings are thoughtful, spiritual, and poetic in their powerful message.

“The Word” Day 21 – Grace

Tue, Mar, 2026 by John Smith

GRACE “A virtue coming from God” – “a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine assistance.” “Unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification.” Wow, kind of...

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“The Word” Day 20: Gifts

Mon, Mar, 2026 by John Smith

GIFTS “To endow with some power, quality, or attribute.” “A present.” Gifts/Presents……who doesn’t like them, who hesitates to open them? As a kid and even as an adult the...

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“The Word” Day 19: Journey

Sun, Mar, 2026 by John Smith

Journey “An act or instance of traveling from one place to another “ I reflect on all travels and the journeys taken in my life, journeys of discovery, new...

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“The Word” Day 18: Ask

Sat, Mar, 2026 by John Smith

ASK “To put a question about, to make a request of, to make a request for.” I am so, so good at asking for help, input on decisions, directions,...

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“The Word” Day 17: Love

Fri, Mar, 2026 by John Smith

LOVE “A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands our adoration” “Due gratitude and reverence to God” And all these years I just thought it...

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“The Word” Day 16: Hope

Thu, Mar, 2026 by John Smith

HOPE “Desire to be accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment” Part of the trio “Faith-Hope-Love “ To me there are three aspects of Hope in God Hope...

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“The Word” Day 15: Faith

Wed, Mar, 2026 by John Smith

FAITH “Belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion” “Belief in and trust in and loyalty to God” There are two aspects associated with faith, one being Religion, that which...

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“The Word” Day 14: Give

Tue, Mar, 2026 by John Smith

GIVE “To convey to another – to transfer one’s authority or custody.” There is much written about giving, and we are taught at an early age to give, to share....

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“The Word” Day 13: Live

Mon, Mar, 2026 by John Smith

LIVE “To be alive, to exhibit vigor, gusto, or enthusiasm in.” Ok, I will be the first to admit, that not all my days are good days. On those days...

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“The Word” Day 12: Praise

Sun, Mar, 2026 by John Smith

PRAISE “To glorify God especially by attributes of perfections.” There were several definitions for praise, but I chose this one as it spoke directly to why I was given this...

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“The Word” Day 11: Fear

Sat, Feb, 2026 by John Smith

FEAR “Anxious concern – profound reverence and awe especially toward God.” I am sure like me; we have all been overcome by a significant fear in our lives. I can...

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“The Word” Day 10: Holy

Fri, Feb, 2026 by John Smith

HOLY “Having a divine quality.” “Exalted or worthy of complete devotion as one perfect in goodness and righteousness.” In the New Testament, the word for holy is “hagios” and means...

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“The Word” Day 9: Temple

Thu, Feb, 2026 by John Smith

TEMPLE “A place devoted to a special purpose.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) “Do you know that your body is a Temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from...

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“The Word”Day 8: Passion

Wed, Feb, 2026 by John Smith

PASSION “Intense, driving, or overmastering feeling of conviction, ardent affection, emotion.” In reflection, I realize there have been many things during my life that I have been passionate about. I...

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“The Word” Day 7: Light

Tue, Feb, 2026 by John Smith

LIGHT “Something that makes vision possible – something that enlightens or informs.” At certain times in my life I stumbled through the Darkness, even with the lights on. The gift...

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“The Word” Day 6: Surrender

Mon, Feb, 2026 by John Smith

SURRENDER “To give oneself up into the power of another.” I was reflecting on this word and thinking about the impact it has on one’s life. Then I remembered when...

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“The Word” Day 5: Fast

Sun, Feb, 2026 by John Smith

FAST “To abstain from food, to eat sparingly.” I have always struggled with this, seems I am better at it when I must give blood, or prepare for a medical...

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“The Word” Day 4: Alms

Sat, Feb, 2026 by John Smith

ALMS “Something given freely to relieve the poor.” Almsgiving is a key part of the Lenten journey one that we all should embrace with an open heart. We can give...

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“The Word” Day 3: Pray

Fri, Feb, 2026 by John Smith

PRAY “To address God with adoration, confession, supplication, or thanksgiving.” I like to think that I prayed like this all the time, seems as though most of the time in...

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“The Word” Day 2: Repent

Thu, Feb, 2026 by John Smith

REPENT “To turn from sin, and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one’s life.” A little follow up to yesterday, John also told us to Repent. Knowing we are all...

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“The Word” Day 1: Prepare

Mon, Feb, 2026 by John Smith

PREPARE “Make ready or able to do or deal with something.” Hearing this word, I am reminded of the voice of John the Baptist crying out in the wilderness, saying...

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40 Day Guided Prayer Routine

Greg Wasinski helps you develop a personal relationship with God taking you on a powerfully transformative 40-day journey that can be started at any time, in any place. Regardless of your understanding of the Catholic faith, this is an opportunity to fully grasp the beauty and meaning within the prayers – not saying words just to say them. Click here to be taken to our online learning center.