This week we once again embark on a forty-day journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 18th, 2026.
It is a time of reflection, examining our hearts, focus, keeping our minds centered on Christ, and nourishing our bodies by abstinence, which strengthens our faith.
Spend time with Christ daily. Give freely of your time and talents. Let us lift each other in continuous prayer, not only for these forty-days of Lent, but always.
God Bless.
Greater Chicago Agency
2026 Lenten Dates
February 17th
Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras)
February 18th
Ash Wednesday (Start of Lent)
March 29th
Palm Sunday
Holy Thursday (End of Lent)
April 3rd
Good Friday
April 5th
Easter Sunday