Lent is nearly halfway over, and millions are eagerly awaiting Easter Sunday. Here are the meanings behind the days and why ...

Ash Wednesday is this week, kicking off Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation to honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday ...

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

I reflected on the reality of Lent and the many practices that help us draw closer to Jesus. Through fasting, prayer, giving and serving others, we can step away from worldly distractions and desires, ...

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

commemorating Jesus' time in the wilderness. Vatican makes new plans for Ash Wednesday (AP Photo) Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and reflection ...

Prayer and almsgiving are also important parts of the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, so it also falls ...

Easter is an important day for those of the Christian faith. It can fall on a different date from year to year, depending on the moon cycle.