The cross, placed on a worshiper's forehead by a priest, indicates that a person belongs to Jesus Christ and is grieving and ...

Sunday, March 16, is the Second Sunday of Lent. Mass readings: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14; ...

Ash Wednesday is a day away and begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period that leads up to Easter. What we know ...

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Soup Days at the Church of Holy Cross Episcopal are held during Lent and Advent. The Lenten Lunches are offered from 11 a.m.

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

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The trick to a meaningful Lent, wise folks will tell you, is to choose something small and nurturing to bring into your life.

Lent, a period of prayer, fasting ... The modern-day Roman Catholic Church is credited for applying the ashes in the shape of a cross on the forehead. Is Ash Wednesday a holy day of obligation? Not ...