Lent, one of the five seasons on the Catholic liturgical calendar, begins this week and marks a 40‑day period of reflection and repentance leading up to Easter. The season calls for Catholics to ...

The Christian season of Lent is well underway, after beginning last month. Christians worldwide should have become comfortable with the sacrifices they have chosen to observe during this period. Lent ...

As Christians near the end of the 40-day-long Lenten observance, it means Easter Day is almost here. During Easter, some may attend church and celebrate their belief in Jesus Christ's resurrection, ...

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 ...

The kickoff to Lent begins with Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras. Catholicism is known for its feasts and fasts, Fat Tuesday is the day before Lent when you participate in a ...

Lent is a time of fasting, charity and prayer for many Christians, who observe the period in all sorts of unique ways. During this time of charity, prayer and fasting for many, people who observe Lent ...

While most of the world's Christians began their observance of Lent this year on Feb. 14, 2024, those whose denominations follow the Julian calendar will observe their first day of Lent on March 18, ...

On a special Wednesday in February, you may find people with ash marks on their foreheads. While it may seem unusual to some, the special day known as Ash Wednesday is one of the "most popular and ...

Valentine’s Day falls on Ash Wednesday this week, a rare occurrence that has prompted Catholics to ponder the best way to observe them both. Valentine’s Day is known for indulging in candy. Ash ...

Lent is a 40-day period of reflection, prayer, and repentance observed by Catholics leading up to Easter. The season begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday. Many people give up a luxury of ...