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Join the Lenten Fast to End Gun Violence
January 15, 2026
As Catholics, we are called to be people of peace. Yet gun violence continues to devastate our nation, taking thousands of lives each year and inflicting deep physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds on families and communities. In response, Nuns Against Gun Violence (NAGV) invites all people of faith to join our third annual Lenten Fast to End Gun Violence.
During Lent, we will unite our minds, hearts, and bodies in a spirit of sacrifice—whether through fasting from food and drink or choosing another meaningful discipline—to pray for an end to gun violence and call our civic leaders to enact life‑saving legislation. This year’s fast will help deepen our awareness of how gun violence impacts individuals, families, and communities, especially children and teens.
Participants are encouraged to engage in three components:
Prayer – Join our virtual Ash Wednesday Prayer Service on February 18 at 2 p.m. ET bit.ly/2026NAGVAshWed
Education – Receive weekly reflections from those directly affected by gun violence, along with scripture and resources.
Advocacy – Use your fast as a public witness for change. Resources available at nunsagainstgunviolence.org.
Sign up now to receive more information: bit.ly/2026Fast
May our Lenten prayers and fasting strengthen our desire to build a society rooted in peace.
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