Lent officially begins today. Here's what to know about the Christian season
The season lasts for 40 days, ending during Holy Week, the final week before Easter. In the Roman Catholic Church, Lent ends ...
The American Spectator47m
An Instruction Manual for Lent
Lent, the season of penitence, is the preparation of the soul to accompany the Lord in the Passion. It begins now, and ...
Publishers Weekly54m
New Books for Lent and Easter Promise Contemplation and Celebration
A cluster of new and forthcoming titles, including devotionals and other works by popular Christian pastors, theologians, and ...
The Anniston Star3h
The meaning of Lent
Christians embark on spiritual journeys that culminate with Easter celebrations. Easter is preceded by a period of six weeks ...
National Catholic Register1h
Pope Francis Asks Christians to Start Lent ‘Full of Hope’ in the Footsteps of Jesus Christ
In his catechesis, the Holy Father also reflected on how Jesus’ parents, Mary and Joseph, had to mature in their own ...
The Herald Bulletin7h
Good Morning: Lenten Breakfast Series begins Saturday
The Anderson Area Christian Lenten Breakfast Series, which started in 1940, is welcoming all Christian men, women and ...
The Indianapolis Star13d
What is Ash Wednesday and when is it? Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?
Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day marking the start of Lent, falls on March 5, 2025. Lent will extend for 46 days, concluding with Easter Sunday on April 20, 2025. While considered the most ...
LEADERSHIP Newspaper5h
Lent: Oyebanji Charges Christians To Pray For Ekiti, Nigeria
As Christians commence this year’s Lenten season with the Ash Wednesday, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has ...