By Fr. Bruce Riebe For The Catholic Messenger On the day before Ash Wednesday one year, I was in my ...Read More ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a weekslong period for the faithful that comes ahead of one of the most joyous ...

If you're observing lent in 2025, you may be wondering when the six-week period ends. Find out dates for Lent, Ash Wednesday, ...

Many Christians observe Lent, a period of 40 days dedicated to reflection and self-discipline. If you're planning to ...

The dates of the Jewish holiday of Passover are also based on a lunar calendar and change year to year. In 2025, Passover ...

In a conversation with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., on “Preach,” James Hanvey, S.J., reflects on the universal appeal of Ash ...

The Rev. Jamal Bryant said he hopes 100,000 ‘conscientious Christians’ will have signed up by March 5 to mark the ‘season of ...

Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, also lasts for 40 days, or around six and half weeks. If you are planning to observe the ...

Zion Lutheran Church will begin the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday services Wednesday, March 5 from noon to 6 p.m. with the ...

Here's everything you need to know about Ash Wednesday and Lent and more on what these religious practices are all about.

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, will celebrate two Masses on Ash Wednesday, March 5, at St.