Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Holy Saturday, just before Easter Sunday. The word "Lent" comes from the word "lecten" which is Anglo-Saxon meaning "spring" and refers to the lengthening ...

Lent is the time before Easter during which the faithful abstain and fast in remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made on Calvary. It is a 40-day time of preparation before Easter ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 15 new songs Thursday that will be in its new hymn collection "Hymns — For Home and Church." These include some ...

There is a Christian tradition of giving something up during Lent − often something that is not good for you, such as eating too much chocolate or binge-watching television. Several years ago ...

This devotion has been long encouraged by the church, and is especially useful during Lent and Good Friday. The devotion, highly recommended by the Church, was developed during the Crusades when ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Thursday that it has added 15 hymns to its new hymnbook, “Hymns — For Home and Church." The hymn book now has a total of 37 songs, with ...

The Manlius Sportsmens Club has planned two fish fries during Lent. The first fry will be on Friday, March 21, followed by another on Friday, April 4. Both will be from 6 to 8 p.m. A donation of $15 a ...

Christ's College is New Zealand's oldest private boys' school (and second oldest high school) and is marking 175 years this ...

Expect crowds, road closures and travel disruption during Holy Week — but this is all part of the experience. Organise your transport and accommodation early, since Antigua Guatemala and other ...

The church is served by a hearing loop. Users should turn their hearing aid to the setting marked T. Photography, filming, and sound recording are not allowed in the Abbey during services. Please ...

The holiday, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ for Christians, is preceded by a season of prayer and fasting known as Lent. According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, the most common ...