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

If you've been "fasting" from unhealthy habits for Lent, you're in luck: Thursday is the last day of Lent. The weeks-long spring tradition of Lent is celebrated by millions of Christians around the ...

Lent: Its roots run deep, recalling Jesus' 40-day fast in the desert. The ancient tradition of preparing for Easter brings forth fruits of the spirit among Christians who follow its call to prayer, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Easter dates change every year so does that mean St. Patricks Day could fall outside of Lent? Is St. Patricks Day during Lent this year? St. Patricks Day is fixed every year for March 17. Because Lent ...

If you’re an observant Catholic with a sweet tooth, you may be facing a dilemma. Lent — the 40-day holy period of fasting and praying observed by Christians — starts on St. Valentine’s Day this year.

The colloquial term Paczki Day is used for Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. The unofficial Midwest holiday doesn't fall on the same ...