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

You may wonder how Lent got to be the way it is today. This season invites us to cast aside the things that keep us from following Jesus, and to embrace those things that help us along our journey.

Lent, a period of prayer, fasting, and giving, ends on April 17, 2025. Easter Sunday is on April 20, 2025. Ash Wednesday is officially here and the start of the Lenten season is underway.

After six Fridays of not eating meat, Christians observing Lent are nearly at the finish line. The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ahead of the Easter holiday. The period ...

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on March 5, 2025. Lent is a period of prayer, fasting, and giving for Christians. Ashes represent death and repentance, reminding Christians of human mortality.

Lent always begins on Ash Wednesday, which this year fell on March 5, 2025. During Ash Wednesday, ashes are placed on a worshipper's forehead in the shape of the cross.

Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (Ash Wednesday) and ends at sundown on Thursday, April 17 (Holy Thursday). Dates may differ depending on what calendar a church is using and how they ...

Lent is a time of fasting, charity and prayer for many Christians, who observe the period in all sorts of unique ways. Sponsor Message. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Today is Valentine's Day.

Ash Wednesday starts 40 days of Lent, which, for Catholics, means no meat on Fridays. If you need help coming up with ideas, this list of 40+ Meals For Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent is for ...

Ash Wednesday: Held on Feb. 26 this year, this is marks the start of Lent. Palm Sunday: Held on April 5 this year, Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ welcome into Jerusalem.

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, held in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. This year, Lent begins on March 5 and ends on April 17.