Ash Wednesday is on March 5. It marks the first day of Lent, a period of reflection, fasting and prayer leading up to Easter that many of the Christian faith observe, according to Christianity.com.

Lent is not the stuff that collects in your pockets (that would be lint if you want to know). You may have heard the word before, but no one has ever explained to you what it means.

Better indulge while you can — Lent is almost here. With Ash Wednesday marking the start of 40 days of fasting, reflection and repentance, Christians everywhere are gearing up to trade ...

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 ...

You may have more on your plate than you can manage, and so thinking about Lent ahead of time may be completely off your radar. Yet now is precisely the time to think about it so that you can take ...

The season of Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5. Pope Francis presides over Ash Wednesday Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome on Feb. 14, 2024. (photo: Vatican Media / VM ...

Many Christians have heard of Lent, but do all know what it means? Is it really just a time of giving up chocolate or social media? As many Christians mark the beginning of Lent this year on Wednesday ...

We’re almost through the first eight weeks of the new year, and now our sights are turning to the spring months with Pancake Tuesday just around the corner, followed by Lent. This year Pancake Tuesday ...

A live-action theatrical performance depicting Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection is selling out mainstream venues across the United States as it begins its spring tour visiting 25 cities ...

This year, Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent fall in March, almost a full month later. Here’s when Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday and Easter 2025 are and why the dates they fall on change ...

Lent, a period of prayer and fasting, begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday. Many Christians observe Lent by giving up something they enjoy, such as sweets or alcohol. Ash Wednesday ...