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Bishop Varden Calls for Peace in Lent Meditation

2/23/2026

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  • On February 22, Bishop Erik Varden delivered the first Lent meditation at the Vatican, highlighting the theme “Entering Lent” and the need for peace amid anger.
  • He described Lent as a season of spiritual struggle and urged focus on essential truths.
  • Fr. Wojciech Giertych, the Papal Theologian, views Lent as an invitation to deeper prayer and connection with God, emphasizing the interplay between human effort and divine grace in confession.