Wednesday is the first day of Lent, and many Christians will observe the day by going to Mass to be blessed with ashes. Lent is observed by Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, Anglicans ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO — In many Catholic parishes, people are gathering for Friday night fish fries because they abstain from eating meat on ...

Our traditional Lenten practices can certainly be shared with the younger members of the Church, helping us to pray together as parishes, schools and families. The Stations of the Cross are explained ...

How to live Lent well always presents challenges, but living Lent together as a family can bring exceptional spiritual benefits for all during the 40 days and beyond. Several families shared with the ...

Many Christians in South Jersey are set to celebrate the end of the Lent and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent, a 40-day season in the Christian liturgical calendar, is a time that members of ...