Q. 1. I heard someone referring to the three traditional pillars of Lent. I never heard such a reference before. What can you tell me about this matter?

A. 1. The 3 Traditional Pillars of Lent are well known by most Catholics. Why you think you never heard of them is because the term "Traditional Pillars of Lent" is rarely used. The 3 Traditional Pillars of Lent are:

• Prayer,
• Fasting, and
• Almsgiving.