Ash Wednesday initiates the Lenten season, culminating in the observances of Jesus' death on Good Friday and his resurrection ...

Lent, one of the five seasons on the Catholic liturgical calendar, begins this week and marks a 40‑day period of reflection and repentance leading up to Easter.

I have a friend who is fasting during Lent. I'm not talking about a not-eating-meat-on-Friday fast, or an I'm-gonna-give-up-red-wine-for-40-days-but-still-drink-white-wine fast. No, he's doing an ...

Ash Wednesday marks the official beginning of Lent, the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and spiritual retreat observed by ...