Ash Wednesday is one week away and begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period that leads up to Easter. What we ...

Ash Wednesday is coming soon, but not everyone can make it to church. That's why Savannah pastors are offering ashes to-go, ...

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 ...

In a few days, Christians will begin practicing the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, known as Lent. The period is ...

Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day, is around the corner. It is the first day of the Lenten season and is considered a ...

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, ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a weekslong period for the faithful that comes ahead of one of the most joyous holidays for Christians.

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 ...

Christians commonly celebrate Ash Wednesday with ashes on their forehead and fasting to start the Lenten season, according to britannica.com. The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and ...

In a conversation with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., on “Preach,” James Hanvey, S.J., reflects on the universal appeal of Ash Wednesday: “Everyone is drawn to the ashes—for whatever reason.” ...