Many Christians have heard of Lent, but do all know what it means? Is it really just a time of giving up chocolate or social media? As many Christians mark the beginning of Lent this year on Wednesday ...

One of my most respected spiritual mentors once recounted to me her first experience of choosing not to “do” Lent – she was a student, away from home and the strongly enforced parental ...

During Lent, Catholics are also encouraged to undertake some sort of personal penance or abstinence. Examples include giving up sweets, a favorite TV show or not listening to the radio in the car ...

The start of Lent on Ash Wednesday, is on March 5th, 2025 Lent is a 40 day period of fasting and prayer leading up to Easter. Lent ends on Holy Saturday, just before Easter Sunday. The word "Lent" ...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Wisconsin pizza chain came out with a special offer on Friday, which marked the first Friday of Lent and the start of Fish Fry season. Behind a glass case among flavors ...

Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children in Massachusetts and New York, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. But investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline ...

Lent is defined by Britannica as a "period of penitential preparation." It is generally a time of prayer, fasting, and charitable giving which lasts 40 days to reflect the story of Jesus Christ's ...

Lent is supposed to be a time of reflection and contemplation, but only if you do it right. And I can already say with confidence, barely a few days into this Lenten Season, that I am doing it wrong.

Lent is the 40-day period which is observed by Christians around the world. During this time, Christians abstain from alcohol, coffee, chocolate, swearing and other things. The start of the Lenten ...