There is a Christian tradition of giving something up during Lent − often something that ... in which I read scripture in church, served communion, and was chair of my church’s parish council.

This means that Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent also change. Here's what to know about Easter 2025, Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and when lent starts ...

Unlike other holidays, the date that Easter Sunday falls on changes year to year and with it the dates of Ash Wednesday, Lent and associated holidays such as Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday.

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Holy Communion is a bond to the community, as it is a union with Christ. When the Eucharist is brought to the home, the family should prepare a table with a cloth and a lighted candle.

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WEBSITES and commentaries tell us that windstorms are common on the Sea of Galilee. The surrounding geography apparently creates wind funnels, as air is forced through a narrow space. But Luke is no ...

We long to eliminate from our lives all that causes pain. Yet our wounds can be a source of power, healing and joy We long to eliminate from our lives all that causes pain. Yet our wounds can be a ...

The holiday, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ for Christians, is preceded by a season of prayer and fasting known as Lent. According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, the most common ...

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