Discover New Meatless Recipes This Lent

Lent is a sacred season of reflection, sacrifice, and spiritual renewal. One simple tradition unites Catholics during this time: abstaining from meat on Fridays—a practice that connects us more deeply to Christ’s sacrifice and to each other.

This Lent, Catholic Extension Society invites you to nourish your spirit and your table with our free Lenten Cookbook A Lenten Journey Through Food —a collection of delicious, meatless recipes from diverse Catholic communities supported by friends like you across the United States. Each recipe celebrates the unique heritage of different regions.  

Inside this free cookbook, you’ll find:

• Tasty, meatless dishes for each Friday of Lent—from Appalachian Soup Beans to Puerto Rican Bacalaitos.
• Cultural insights and traditions that highlight the rich heritage behind each dish.
• Easy-to-follow recipes to bring fresh variety to your Lenten meals.

These recipes reflect the vibrant faith of communities that, despite challenges, continue to gather, give thanks, and celebrate God’s presence in their lives. Each dish tells a story of faith lived out—in small kitchens, at crowded tables, and through generations of tradition.

Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or yourself, these recipes offer more than good food. They reflect the vibrant faith of the communities that share them—communities where God's presence is alive and hope flourishes.

Celebrate Lent with simple, soulful meals that bring faith, tradition, and community to your table. 

Fill out the form below to claim your free PDF cookbook A Lenten Journey Through Food.

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