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 ...

Soon millions of Christians will be taking 40 days to contemplate the last days of Jesus Christ before the celebration of ...

Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period is a tectonic time of year leading up to Easter. What we ...

As a family, it can be enriching to make small changes together during Lent. Here are some ideas: Cook your meatless meal ...

Does following a religious fast have the same or even greater health benefits then fasting purely for health and well-being? Health benefits of fasting for Ramadan and Lent In 2024 and 2025 ...

Deciding what to give up for Lent is a personal choice, often involving something significant in your daily life ...

Fasnacht Day is celebrated every year just before the season of Lent begins. A lot of people give up something to make a sacrifice during Lent prior to Easter. What ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – With the Lenten season right around the corner, Saint Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln is encouraging a “carbon fast.” In a press release on Thursday, the church said h ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a final celebration on March 4 with a Fat Tuesday celebration.