Religious leaders reflect on Lent in a time of COVID. “Because COVID has forced most of us to sacrifice so much, maybe we can use this season of Lent as a time to ‘take on’ acts of ...

During Lent, Christians observe various practices and traditions aimed at spiritual growth, self-discipline and reflection. However, Lent is observed differently by multiple religious denominations.

Lent is a 40-day season that precedes Easter in many Christian denominations. The 40-day timeframe is based on the period Jesus spent in the desert fasting while being tempted by Satan, according ...

Feb. 14 marks the start of Lent, a 40-day religious celebration observed by many Christian denominations, including Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox traditions. Every year, the celebration begins ...

Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (Ash Wednesday) and ends at sundown on Thursday, April 17 ... Lent 2025: When, what and how the Christian observance is done. Advertisement.

Feb. 14 marks the start of Lent, a 40-day religious celebration observed by many Christian denominations, including Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox traditions. Every year, the celebration begins ...

3. The long journey of Lent. After Ash Wednesday begins the 40-day period of Lent, a word whose roots refer to the “lengthening” of days in springtime.

In the last year, people were forced to distance from family and friends, most stopped going into work and schools were closed, all of which limited social interactions. Churches have also shifted … ...

Lent and Life Pray for the 'brave' Christians of Ukraine during Lent, says religious freedom advocate Ukraine's Christians, said Steven Moore, make sacrifices every day to live out their faith ...

In discussing potential column topics for this week, two of my coworkers suggested I write about the history of Lent, scheduled for Feb. 25-April 11 this year, and what I plan to “give up ...

As Lent begins on Wednesday (March 2) for Christians in Western traditions, we watch with horror as tanks roll across national borders and one European state invades a neighboring country unprovoked.

Young people who have fallen away from the church are nevertheless observing Lent as a way to reconnect with their inner spirituality outside of the… Celebrating Lent: Why non-religious ...