Parishioners are also often encouraged to repent their sins, go to confession and devote ... provided an interpretation of Lent. "The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, and its observance lasts for ... The tradition’s origins go back to Jesus’ 40 days of temptation in the desert. Lent comes from the Middle English word “lente ...

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, a 40-day period of abstinence. Most adult Catholics who observe Lent will be fasting on February 14. As part of Lent, they go on to abstain from richer ...

According to the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent, which is "a ... buns (with butter and jam) go down a treat with a cuppa ...

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Here are my favorite Mexican meatless recipes and Ash Wednesday dinner ideas for Lent. Freshly roasted green ... corn tostada makes this dish the ideal go-to meal for a meatless day.

Today is Ash Wednesday, officially marking the start of Lent, a 40-day period observed by many Christians worldwide. Churches ...

An increase in popularity of drive-thru Ash Wednesday blessings encouraged Pastor Debbie Beissel to conduct Elysburg United Methodist Church’s first this year. She was greeted Wednesday by congregants ...