A directory of sites on Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, the life of Christ, Lent, the Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter.

Links and articles related to Protestant observances of Lent.

Provides answers to common questions about the annual observance.

Article explores Lent's history and its significance.

Site from a Catholic University in the Marianist Tradition. Readings, prayers, devotions, suggested practices for the holy season of Lent, and links to related sites, some of which are even from other denominations.

An article on the origins of Lenten fasting.

Provides a history of the season, an explanation of its signicance, and information related to observance.

A Comprehensive Guide to Lent: history, links, resources, FAQ, and prayers.

A series of scripture readings, meditations, prayers, and practices to guide Christians through Lent as a preparation for Easter. Includes a kids section and a section on fasting.

Post what you gave up for Lent and submit your reasons as well as read others.

Brief explanation of the observance from an Eastern Orthodox perspective.

Activities, readings, regulations, and Papal messages. From the University of Dayton.

Very simple overview of the season. Suitable for children.

Collection of songs related to Lent. Includes lyrics and sound files.

Includes Papal messages, hymns, articles, meditations, and links. From the Catholic Information Network.

Includes articles, prayers, answers to common questions, and audio and video clips related to Lent.

Article presenting Lent as a time to lead one to recognize the presence of God. Gives some guidelines for Lenten practices.

A devotional for the season. Part of The Catholic Liturgical Library.

Provides prayers for Lent and Easter. Includes a collection of prayers for children.

Various matters concerning the Great Lent.

Short sermons by a United Methodist minister.

Explores the significance of Lent and includes a poem related to the season.

Readings from the early church fathers on Scripture and Lenten themes.

Pre-Lenten readings, and readings for the Great Lent and the Holy Week.

Detailed guide to observance includes family activities and menu suggestions.

Catholic prayers, meditations, and comments for the Easter season by Victor Hoagland, C.P.

Brief overview tells when the season is celebrated, how, and why. Also includes an in-depth explanation of what people can hope to accomplish through Lent.

For each of the days of Lent (Sundays are not included), there is a scripture reading, a passage from Luther's Small Catechism, a brief meditation and a question for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer.

Promoting a vegetarian diet for Lent as both an experiential opportunity and a transitional period throughout the whole of Christendom. Site contains many articles, links, and pdf documents.

A brief explanation of the season from St. George's Episcopal Church.