Lent is marked by fasting and abstinence, and during this time, many people give up something that they love, such as their ...

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer and fasting leading up to Jesus ...

The 40-day period of Lent starts with Ash Wednesday. See the 2025 dates, and why and how Christians observe the religious ...

As the Mardi Gras celebration ends, so begins the solemn period of Lent observed in many Christian circles and denominations.

Cleaning experts explain how you can clean a jute rug to help dig out dirt embedded deep in the natural fibers without ...

A cluster of new and forthcoming titles, including devotionals and other works by popular Christian pastors, theologians, and ...

In 2025 Lent ends on April 17, known as Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. This year, Easter falls on April 20.

The season lasts for 40 days, ending during Holy Week, the final week before Easter. In the Roman Catholic Church, Lent ends ...

The trick to a meaningful Lent, wise folks will tell you, is to choose something small and nurturing to bring into your life.

Lent is a rather long period before Easter, during which believers physically and spiritually prepare to celebrate one of the ...

Ash Wednesday is officially here! The Christian season of Lent — the 6-week period that leads up to Easter — starts. What we know on dates, meanings and more.

The annual prayer challenge which began on Ash Wednesday will focus on the writings of St. Josemaría Escrivá. In 2024, nearly ...