Detroit — Catholics have several options for spiritual renewal during the season of Lent, which began Ash Wednesday, March 5. The Catholic Television Network of Detroit is offering several Lenten-themed programs designed to help viewers develop a closer walk with Christ:

• Msgr. John Zenz, pastor of Holy Name Parish in Birmingham, provides a teaching and reflection on the Sunday Gospel readings as actors interpret the narrative in “Beyond All Imagining.” Part 1 of the series will be broadcast March 10, 11 and 13, while Part 2 will be broadcast March 17, 18 and 20. Click here for times and channels.

• Fr. John Bartunek, LC, leads a Lenten reflection in “The Colors of the Cross,” which will air March 10, 13 and 15. Click here for times and channels.

• A Lenten series of musical selections and spoken word are offered by a Gregorian Chant Choir in “The Seven Last Words,” which will broadcast on at 1 a.m. Mondays and 9:30 p.m. Thursdays during Lent.

• Stations of the Cross will be broadcast on Fridays during Lent at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

In addition to CTND programming, Fr. Robert Barron, rector and president of Chicago’s Mundelein Seminary and founder of the international ministry Word on Fire, is offering a free daily email Lenten reflection series along with videos and giveaways. To sign up, visit www.lentreflections.com. Fr. Barron is also the creator of the internationally acclaimed DVD series “Catholicism” as well as “Catholicism: The New Evangelization.”