Lent, Ash Wednesday

Our traditional Lenten practices can certainly be shared with the younger members of the Church, helping us to pray together ...
Lent begins March 5, and different denominations of Christianity have varied traditions for the 40 days leading to observance ...
Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period is a tectonic time of year leading up to Easter. What we ...
In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...
In a few days Christians around the world will begin observing Lent, a special 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and giving.
Pope Francis is showing improvement as he battles double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Friday, but he will not lead an ...
In 2025, Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5. Unlike other dates on the calendar, like Christmas and Independence Day, the date ...