By learning about the history of Lent, how long the period lasts, the 2025 and 2026 dates, and the traditional expectations of the observance, you may be better prepared spiritually or practically for ...

For Lent 2026, a multitude of Catholic leaders and ministries are inviting the faithful to walk with them during this 40-day season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Here are 12 new resources – ...

Spring is right around the corner, which means many important religious dates are coming up. Here's what to know.

Learn about the traditions of Ash Wednesday, its meaning, and which denominations observe the Lenten season leading up to Easter.

Throughout our upcoming Lenten journey, during which faithful U.S. Catholics will strive to deepen their relationship with Jesus through acts of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, three persons are ...

Here's everything you need to know about the start of both Ash Wednesday and Lent, and more on how these traditions came to ...

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As Laura Kelly Fanucci reminded us, "The purpose of Lent is to prepare us for Easter. But how often do we get caught up in Lent for Lent’s sake—as if it’s the Spiritual Olympics of prayer, fasting, ...

An excerpt on generosity and solidarity from “Hunger for Righteousness: A Lenten Journey Towards Intimacy with God and Loving our Neighbor.” Christians in the Coptic Orthodox Church prepare for Lent ...

Last week, hundreds of students and New Yorkers took a break from their typical Wednesday routine to receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross at The Catholic Center at NYU. The ...

It's easy to take things that we're used to doing for granted. Lent's just one of those Catholic customs that come around every year as the liturgical year moves through its cycles. But if ...

Here are some suggestions to help your family know, love and serve God more deeply and fruitfully during Lent this year. Remember, however, that Lent is not really about anything you do or read, buy ...