This Ash Wednesday many Christians will have a black cross smudged on their foreheads. A historian of Christianity explains ...

Lent begins March 5, and different denominations of Christianity have varied traditions for the 40 days leading to observance ...

The man with the bowl of ashes asked, "What do you want from Lent?" But maybe the real question is, "What does Lent want from ...

First Presbyterian Church in Elkhart is continuing its tradition of offering “Ashes to Go” to anyone in the community. The period of Lent – the Christian observance leading up to Good Friday and ...

Our traditional Lenten practices can certainly be shared with the younger members of the Church, helping us to pray together ...

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

The 40-day period of repentance and fasting traditionally observed by members of Christian denominations in preparation for Easter begins Wednesday with Ash Wednesday for many Christians. By observing ...

In 2025, Easter will be on April 20 this year. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it is a “movable feast” that can happen ...

I am a hypocrite. At least I often feel like one—especially when it comes to matters of faith.

In a few days Christians around the world will begin observing Lent, a special 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and giving.

First Lutheran Church at 1701 19th St. begins the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday services at noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Ashes-to-go will be given at the car window with a brief Ash Wednesday personal liturgy handout from noon to 1 p.m. in Church Park, 25 Park Place. An Ash Wednesday service will begin at 6:30 p.m. in ...