Lent is a period of 40 days of fasting and prayer leading up to Easter. Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Holy Saturday, just before Easter Sunday. The word "Lent" comes from the word ...

During Lent, Catholics are also encouraged to undertake some sort of personal penance or abstinence. Examples include giving up sweets, a favorite TV show or not listening to the radio in the car ...

In a 75-year tradition of inspiring prayer and meditation through music, the Catholic Choral Society will present its annual Lenten concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, in St. Joseph Marello Church, 237 ...

Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter, presents an opportunity for believers to engage in a symbolic pilgrimage of sacrifice and renewal. The age-old question resurfaces each year: What to give ...

(ANALYSIS) Consider this post an early take on Lent 2025 or, maybe, a very late meditation on this year’s stack of New Year’s Resolutions. Looking ahead: For those in Western Christian traditions, ...

If you're dealing with stress, anxiety or overwhelm, a mindfulness or meditation app can be a great resource to help you calm down and stay present. Though I’ve dabbled in meditation ...

Our favorite books by Black authors Growing up as a young Black girl in the South, I saw positive representations of Black ...