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A devotee with an ash cross on her forehead prays during Ash Wednesday rites March 5, 2025 at the Redemptorist Church in ...

As the Mardi Gras celebration ends, so begins the solemn period of Lent observed in many Christian circles and denominations.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.

Catholics observe Lent through fasting and abstinence, avoiding meat on specific days. These are some of the permitted foods.

Midway Airport Chapel is located in Concourse C at Mezzanine Level (Inside Security). Mass will be held at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. and Liturgical services will be at 11 a.m.,1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Each ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and self-reflection for Christians worldwide.

Wednesday is the first day of Lent, and many Christians will observe the day by going to Mass to be blessed with ashes.

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...