Lent Archives - CAFOD Blog

Annunciation hope in the Jubilee Year

March 25, 2025

On the feast of the Annunciation, Catherine from our Theology team reflects on Mary’s example of hope and faith in God.

In Lent, our thoughts travel towards Jesus’ death, as we prepare to celebrate the new life that the resurrection brings. But this week, we cast our minds back to the Annunciation. The day when Mary first finds out that she will give birth to God’s Son.

Explore our daily Lent reflections as you prepare for Easter.

Being a pilgrim of hope this Lent

March 6, 2025

As we begin Lent, Caroline, from our Theology team, reflects on Pope Francis’ message for the season and how we can use this time to respond to the Jubilee Year call to be pilgrims of hope.

Join us for the Big Lent Walk to Easter

March 21, 2024

The 40 days of Lent are drawing to a close, and next week is Holy Week. Whether you have been part of the Big Lent Walk or not, there is still time for you to join in the Walk to Easter!

Lent: A journey of transformation

March 15, 2024

A large cross in a field in the foreground, with a the sun setting behind. — A cross in Brazil.

As we continue our Lent journey, Marie-France, a CAFOD volunteer from Southwark Diocese, reflects on what the season means to her.

Big Lent Walk 2024: Meet our wonderful walkers

March 11, 2024

The Big Lent Walk is in full swing, and we’re past the halfway mark now! Thousands of walkers across England, Wales and Scotland are all walking an incredible 200km this Lent to fight global poverty. Hear from some of our wonderful walkers about how they’re making great strides in this year’s challenge.

Fr Tony and Neil go on a Big Lent Walk

March 1, 2024

Fr Tony Convery, a retired priest from the Diocese of Westminster, is taking on the Big Lent Walk this year. Neil Roper from CAFOD’s Events Team went to meet him for a walk around Hampstead Heath.

The Big Lent Walk has begun!

February 14, 2024

Starting on 14 February, the Big Lent Walk is 40 days of walking with the aim of reaching 200km and raising money for CAFOD’s work around the world. And you can still get involved!

Join us for the 2024 Big Lent Walk

January 29, 2024

What do a priest, two dogs, two mums and four children have in common? They are all taking part in the 2024 Big Lent Walk starting on Wednesday 14 February.

Ged and Louie’s Big Lent Walkies!

January 8, 2024

Ged will be taking on the Big Lent Walk this year with his dog Louie. Will you join them?

Doing The Big Lent Walk

September 4, 2023

This year, we invited schools to take on a challenge like no other – CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk, and we were immediately bowled over by the number of schools that signed up and pledged to support their global family.

As we enter a new academic year, we reflect on the success of CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk and how children and young people came together to raise money and tackle poverty in communities around the world.