This week kicks off the period leading up to the Christian Easter celebrations. But while Easter is typically associated with ...

Discover the meaning and significance of Ash Wednesday 2025, marking the start of Lent. Learn about its traditions, date, and ...

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...

Some denominations observe Lent, a 40-day period of fasting before Easter. But, fasting does not mean eating absolutely nothing. Some people fast or give up a particular luxury or habit ...

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The days of the Mardi Gras season are racing to a close. In just a couple of days, Fat Tuesday will be here. But after the ...

Hallow will be taking listeners on a journey to grow closer to Christ this Lent through “ Pray40: The Way .” Jonathahn Roumie, Mark Wahlberg, Chris Pratt, Father Mike Schmitz, Sister Miriam James ...

This Wednesday, many Christians will have ashes put on their forehead. Here are four things to know about Ash Wednesday.

Christians worldwide celebrate a special day in the church calendar known as Ash Wednesday. The day marks the start of the ...

Kathara Deftera,” Greek for Clean Monday, commences the 40-day period of Great Lent, known as "Sarakosti" for the Greek Orthodox Church.