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Can you have fun in Lent? Yes, if you play along with Lent Madness – a basketball-inspired holy competition to see which of 32 saints earns the coveted Golden Halo. While it all seems very frivolous, you’ll learn about the saints along the way. By the time Holy Week comes along, you’ll see how God works in the lives of ordinary people to shine the light of Christ’s love in a world in need of hope.

Bloggers provide biographies to help fans choose which saint they’ll vote for each day throughout Lent. Sixteen saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo! The first round consists of basic biographical information about each of the 32 saints.

Things get a bit more interesting in the subsequent rounds as we offer quotes and quirks, explore legends, and even move into the area of saintly kitsch.

Through humor and online communion, Lent Madness helps us get to know some amazing people who have come before us in the faith and reminds us that there’s no reason for dreary Lenten discipline.

Learn more and sign up for email updates at LentMadness.org