It is hard to believe that the Lenten season is only a couple of weeks away. In the Catholic Liturgical Calendar, there are ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus Christ' resurrection.

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and marks a 40-day period of fasting and religious observance.

Lent is a 40-day season observed by many Christians that begins with Ash Wednesday and leads into the final weeks of the ...

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A week ago today, many churches throughout the world began the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday. Traditionally this is a day to reflect on our sinfulness and through our reflection come to a ...

After six Fridays of not eating meat, Christians observing Lent are nearly at the finish line. The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ahead of the Easter holiday. The period has ...

Laetare (“Rejoice”) Sunday was a gracious pause to our Lenten penance. After enjoying its light-heartedness, the Church now doubles down. With the flowers, music and rose vestments of Laetare Sunday ...