Lent & Easter
The Ascension Lenten Companion: Walking with Mary to Jerusalem
Due to high demand, the journal has sold out. You can still participate with the e-book!
If you'd prefer a print journal, another option is to follow along with The Ascension Lenten Companion: Year C, Journal.
Mary deeply desires that you know and love her son. This Lent, through The Ascension Lenten Companion, you can learn to see Jesus’ Passion and death through the heart and eyes of his mother. With Mary at your side, your prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can become more than habitual practices, profound personal encounters with Christ in his final moments.
Following the same award-winning format that hundreds of thousands of Catholics have enjoyed through past Lent and Advent reflections, The Ascension Lenten Companion will help you cultivate a deeper attentiveness to Christ. By walking alongside Mary, your Lent will become an intimate journey where you'll share in both her sorrows and her love, drawing ever closer to the heart of Jesus.
The Perfect Bible Study for Lent
No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk through Christ’s Passion
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us. Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you through the last hours of Christ’s life. You will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the garden of Gethsemane to Mount Calvary. Every step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death. Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love for you—grow closer to Jesus than you ever have before.
Join Fr. Josh Johnson for Lent in the Ascension App
SET FREE: Daily Lenten Reflections on Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins with Fr. Josh Johnson
Experience how small fasts, prayers, and practical habits can help you have a more powerful experience of confession and eliminate sin from your life at the root.
Starting Ash Wednesday (March 5) in the Ascension App, Fr. Josh will share daily video reflections based on his new book, the Pocket Guide to Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins.
By Easter Sunday, you'll be equipped to have the best confession of your life and experience deep, lasting freedom and closeness to God.
Children’s Books for Lent and Easter
Ages 3–7
Encourage children to prepare for Lent and understand that it is not just sacrifices of candy or toys, but of ourselves that please God.
Ages 4-8
Show little Catholics that God has a plan for their life through the story of the little donkey that Jesus rode on Palm Sunday.
Ages 3+
Engage children in Lent and Easter Masses with an interactive board book that keeps them occupied and inspires them to encounter the mysteries of God’s love during Mass.
Ages 8–12
This book features 70 stories carefully chosen to capture the story of salvation history in its entirety including the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.
Ages 10 and up
Encourage older children to pursue a personal relationship with Jesus during Lent. This funny, engaging, and insightful comic book-style fiction story culminates with Jesus’ crucifixion and the glory of his resurrection.
Adult Books
Grow closer to Christ and strengthen your faith during Lent
Learn how to overcome patterns of sin and strengthen your relationship with God.
This beautiful, prayerful book by Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson helps Catholics find greater joy and peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Discover the depths of Christ’s love shown to us by his passion and death through the Stations of the Cross.
Explore the love of Christ by diving deep into his Passion and death.
Draw strength while praying beside Jesus during his crucifixion.
Fr. Mike Schmitz takes Catholics on a journey to uncover the simplicity and beauty of prayer. Learning and applying the easy steps found in the booklet can help you grow deeper in relationship with God during Lent.
Transform worry to wonder by placing your trust in God. Includes a 40-day journal perfect for your Lenten journey.
Dedicate this Lenten season to taking small and manageable steps toward holiness using the practical wisdom of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.
Learn 7 strategies to help you grow in virtue this Lenten season.