The cross, placed on a worshiper's forehead by a priest, indicates that a person belongs to Jesus Christ and is grieving and ...

Catholics observe Lent through fasting and abstinence, avoiding meat on specific days. These are some of the permitted foods.

Lent begins March 5, and different denominations of Christianity have varied traditions for the 40 days leading to observance ...

Across Christian denominations, Ash Wednesday marks the first of 40 days of Lent. The ashes are made from the blessed palms used in the Palm Sunday celebrations the previous year, christened with Holy ...

This is not about wearing your faith on your sleeve and it’s not about parading your Catholicism ... it is a very private ...

Ever after, this number becomes the sign of a covenant. Abraham sacrifices seven ewe lambs when he makes a covenant with ...

"The 40 days of Lent end on Easter ... Grob invited a special guest: his mom. "I'm so blessed to have her," said Grob. "My father died young at age 57, and I'm an only child.

Restaurants around Albuquerque add fish-centric dishes to accommodate customers who stick with tradition during Lent.

Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The day signals the beginning of Lent, a period Roman Catholics participate in to prepare for Easter by going to Mass and receiving ashes on their ...

Touching the Hem of Jesus' Garment is special devotion to the Blessed Sacrament developed by the Franciscan Friars of the ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- It's the start of Lent and many congregations are holding Ash Wednesday services. That includes the cathedral church of Saint John the Divine in Morningside Heights. It's providing ...

St. Francis Solanus Parish will host its Holy Name St. Francis Fish Fry from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the parish hall, 1721 College Ave. Meals are $13 for adults, $7 for kids 6-12, kids five and ...