Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer and fasting leading up to Jesus ...
As the Mardi Gras celebration ends, so begins the solemn period of Lent observed in many Christian circles and denominations.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.
Not only did Wednesday mark the start of Lent, the Christian season before Easter, it also marked the end of an era. Detroit ...
Ash Wednesday services were held in several places in the Charleston, West Virginia area on March 5, 2025, including the City ...
Catholics observe Lent through fasting and abstinence, avoiding meat on specific days. These are some of the permitted foods.
Here are my favorite Mexican meatless recipes and Ash Wednesday dinner ideas for Lent. Freshly roasted green chile sauce ...
Vicksburg put the fun of Mardi Gras behind it as Lent officially began with Ash Wednesday across the River City and the rest ...
The faithful trudged up the hill to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center on the first Ash Wednesday after the Eaton Fire, ...