Our theme for Lent 2026 is humility. We know we need our Lord, but how often do we resist that need?

Our guest contributor, Kenna Milea, shares the details of Ascension Press’ Crux program for Lent 2026.

The pressure is real: Say something. Signal something. Align publicly — however that may be — or else. Many business owners are asking: What is the Catholic response to these times?

We either love or despise Valentine’s Day. The modern culture seduces us into believing we need lavish romance, decadent chocolates, expensive bouquets, and most importantly tall-dark-and-handsome Prince Charmings to woo us into bliss! We are set up to be disappointed with unrealistic expectations of ourselves and our partners, and of course we know that forced love is never true anyway. We can and should celebrate love and even romance, but what does that look like?

Jealousy is perceived threat to something valued, the fear of losing something precious, someone we love — or at least their favor and approval. And whose, in this instance? God’s.

Our Lady of Lourdes Feast Day celebrates the 18 times the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to 14-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France over a six-month period in 1858. (Catholic News Agency, 2026).