Christians who keep Lent commonly make a dedication to fast or to give up something ... repentance and prayer, usually through personal and communal confession. This happens during a special Ash ...

Along with prayer and charitable acts, people who observe Lent often fast from something as a sacrifice, to humble themselves. They might give up meat or sweets or ... Christian groups observe Shrove ...

Lent 2025: when does it start and why do Christians observe it? - Deciding what to give up for Lent is a personal choice, ...

In EWTN’s On Demand section, you will be able to “scrub” through the video to find the picture that interests you, listen to the commentary and then freeze the frame so you can contemplate the ...

Lent is the time before ... 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 ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican released a partial schedule of Pope Francis’ liturgical celebrations in March and early ...

These fun family-friendly activities offer meaningful ways for everyone to show love, kindness and faith, while also creating ...

Like Juan, give us the courage to bring your message of hope to everyone. You are our mother and our inspiration. Hear our prayers and answer us.

The actress, 37, confessed she 'poisoned' the cast of Gossip Girl against Penn Badgley in a resurfaced interview from 2009 after being left 'so upset' by his casting. It is the latest interview to ...

By Kathy Berken On Deck Whenever I begin a spiritual direction visit or write a retreat conference, I turn to ...Read More ...

Our daily Lent emails of prayer and reflection will offer an opportunity to pause, reflect, pray and take action as we prepare for Easter. Join us as we journey through Lent with our global family.