IN THEORY, we associate Lent with moments of contemplation and tending to our inner life; in practice, it is too often a ...

Pope Francis is awake and resting Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double ...

Fasting during Lent represents one of Christianity's most profound spiritual disciplines, with roots extending deep into ...

Maria Johns receives ashes from the Rev. Mike Chenier during Ash Wednesday Mass at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church ...

Pioneer Presbyterian Church offered members of the community an opportunity to observe the beginning of Lent outside of the ...

In 2025 Lent ends on April 17, known as Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. This year, Easter falls on April 20.

The annual prayer challenge which began on Ash Wednesday will focus on the writings of St. Josemaría Escrivá. In 2024, nearly ...

Where does Mother's Day come from? Mothering Sunday originated in the 16th Century in the UK. The Arena Flowers website ...

T-L Photo/GAGE VOTA Eucharistic Minister Paula Pollock marks the foreheads of Ana Vazquez and J.P. Paredes with ashes on Ash ...

Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by ...