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 this dish, a sweet sauce gives the fish and green beans some down-home barbecue tang. Even our kids love it. —Aliesha ...

This resonates deeply with me, especially as a parent. Too much emphasis on the external practices of Lent can not only cause ...

Sometimes I think the children’s message at church is meant as much for the adults as for the children. This past Sunday, the pastor began to talk to the kids about the importance of action.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.

"It's deeper than abstaining from ice cream," said Fr. Bill Swichtenberg of St. Mary Catholic Community in Appleton.

John and Paul Catholic Church in Altoona will host fish fries every Friday during Lent. They will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7 each Friday. Adult plates cost $14. Children ages 6-12 cost $6 ...

The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God. Lent begins Feb. 14 and runs through March 28 in 2024. According to britannica.com, the early ...

Members of the Catholic Church, ages 18 to 59, are required to observe Lent and fast on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are known as obligatory days of abstinence. Children 14 and ...