Feeling that she had evolved spiritually to the point that it was no longer necessary for her to “give something up” for Lent, she let the liturgical season pass her by with little notice.

The Lenten season serves as a time of repentance, self-examination, and spiritual renewal in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter. The team at Christianity.com has put together a complete ...

There are two main ways that Catholics use to focus on growing closer to God during the Lenten season: abstinence and fasting. Abstinence is the act of “doing without” or avoiding something.

The 2025 Easter season is on its way, beginning with the Mardi Gras celebration, followed by Ash Wednesday, Lent, and finally Easter. During Easter, some might celebrate their belief in Jesus ...

Shrove Tuesday—also known as Fat Tuesday or Pancake Day—is the day before Ash Wednesday and the official countdown to Lent. It’s the last day before the season of fasting and reflection begins, so ...

The Lenten season is just two weeks away for Christians with Ash Wednesday rapidly approaching. The religious holiday is a significant part of the Christian faith despite undergoing multiple ...

The Pink Moon takes place on April 12. Easter bring Lenten season to an end Easter is a part of series of events and holiday with religious ties that begins with Lent, the season leading up to Easter.

Lunch hour at Olde Tyme Grocery is never quiet, but business picks up mightily on Fridays during Lent, the 40-day season that precedes Easter. “In Lafayette, a lot of people are Catholic ...