Lent is a period of 40 days of fasting and prayer leading up to Easter ... On Maundy Thursday, we recall the Last Supper, Jesus' washing the disciples' feet, and his prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane ...

This means that Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent also change. Here's what to know about Easter 2025, Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and when lent starts ...

During Lent, Catholics are also encouraged to undertake some sort of personal penance or abstinence. Examples include giving up sweets, a favorite TV show or not listening to the radio in the car ...

Prior to Easter, many Christians and Catholics will observe Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and prayer that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends the day before Good Friday. Here's what to know about ...

As the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (February 24) approaches, a former Lewes District Councillor is urging people to raise the country's flag ...

Several Republican governors across the U.S. are ordering state flags, which are currently being flown at half-staff following President Jimmy Carter’s death, to be raised to acknowledge Preside ...

Spring is around the corner, which means the return of the Christian season of Lent. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day period in which Christians worldwide observe a period of ...

It also marks the beginning of the countdown toward Easter, as people that practice the religion will also be observing Lent leading up to the holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

If you love the idea of having fresh herbs for cooking, an indoor herb garden might be perfect for you -- especially during the colder months. I also like to bring greens into my living space for ...

The flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah are currently at Full Staff. Jan. 15, 2025 – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States ...

Flags at federal and state government agencies across the nation are flying at half-staff, and were set to return to full on Jan. 29. This may not be the case in some states. After the death of a ...