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

When Californian's and people around the world celebrate/observe holidays in March: Dates for Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Lent ...

Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The day signals the beginning of Lent, a period Roman Catholics participate ...

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

Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period is a tectonic time of year leading up to Easter. What we ...

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer and fasting observed by Christians. Lent will start on Ash Wednesday, March 5. It ends on ...

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, a day in which many Christians attend a church service and receive ashes in the shape of a ...

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

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Ash Wednesday starts 40 days of Lent, which, for Catholics, means no meat on Fridays. If you need help coming up with ideas, ...

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

Discover the key dates and traditions for Lent 2025, including Fat Tuesday on March 4 and Easter Sunday on April 20.