The Catholic Church helps Catholics journey through Lent, the 40-day period of preparation for Easter, with guidance on fasting and abstinence.

Thus, in today’s Gospel passage, Jesus promises that, when he is no longer in the flesh, his disciples will prepare ...

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To help Catholics live this special liturgical time and deepen their knowledge of the faith, here are answers to the most ...

This year, the period of Ramadan began March 1 for Muslims, while Lent starts March 5. Fasting, prayer—though both ...

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

The timing of Lent varies from year to year and is tied to the spring equinox. Here are 2025's key dates, including Easter.

In Christianity, Lent is a religious period of self-sacrifice where people give up something they enjoy- such as sweets, ...

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

There are several foods that are acceptable to eat on Ash Wednesday. These foods include milk, eggs, fish, grains, fruits and vegetables, according to Forklift and Palate. There also are no limits on ...

Ash Wednesday on March 5, 2025, marks the start of the 40-day Lenten season, a period of fasting, prayer, and repentance ...

This week kicks off the period leading up to the Christian Easter celebrations. But while Easter is typically associated with ...