Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter, presents an opportunity for believers to engage in a symbolic pilgrimage of sacrifice and renewal. The age-old question resurfaces each year: What to give ...

In 2025, Lent begins on March 5 with the observance of Ash Wednesday. The conclusion of Lent takes place on Holy Thursday, April 17, marking the beginning of the Easter Triduum—the three days ...

The Christian community, alongside their Muslim neighbours, have also begun their fasting period, known as Lent, from today. Many Christians have been busy preparing for the religious season and ...

Nearly 47,000 people died of gun-related injuries in the United States in 2023, according to the latest available statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the number ...

THE Lent season begins on March 5 as Catholics observe Ash Wednesday — a solemn period of prayer and fasting to prepare for Easter Sunday.

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on March 5, 2025. Lent is a period of prayer, fasting, and giving for Christians. Ashes represent death and repentance, reminding Christians of human mortality.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season, which lasts 40 days. Lent is the time before Easter when Catholics prepare to commemorate Jesus’s Resurrection through prayer, penance ...

But never fear - there's yet another season of self-flagellation you can choose to take part in. Lent starts on Wednesday, March 5 this year - the day after pancake Day (how could you forget?) But ...

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 ...