The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops presents Journey through Lent with the Most Rev. Gary Franken, Bishop of Saint Paul. 

A joint initiative of the National Liturgy Office, the Office national de liturgie and the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis.

Visit www.cccb.ca/lent every Monday for a new reflection for the scriptures of the following Sunday.

5 March 2025 – Ash Wednesday – Year C

9 March 2025 – First Sunday of Lent – Year C

“‘Now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground that you, O Lord, have given me.’ You shall set it down before the Lord your God and bow down before the Lord your God.” (Deuteronomy 26:10)

On this First Sunday, Bishop Franken provides a reflection on the Lord’s temptation in the desert.

16 March 2025 – Second Sunday of Lent – Year C

“My brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord.” (Philippians 4:1)

On this Second Sunday of Lent, Bishop Franken provides a reflection on the Transfiguration and our journey together to heaven.

23 March 2025 – Third Sunday of Lent – Year C

“‘If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’” — Luke 13:9 

On this Third Sunday of Lent, Bishop Franken provides a reflection on suffering and turning to God.  

30 March 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Lent – Year C

“I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.’” — Luke 15:18–19

On this Fourth Sunday of Lent, Bishop Franken provides a reflection on the parable of the Prodigal Son.