Historically, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Father Narikulam said. "It is in fact the 40-day period before Easter, excluding Sundays, to denote Christ´s withdrawal into the wilderness for 40 days," he ...

The 40 days of Lent is almost over and Easter is coming soon. Here's when Lent 2025 officially ends, plus a look at Easter dates in the future.

Maundy Thursday marks the end of Lent, but it holds deeper meaning that that even. Here's everything to know about the holiday and what it means.

After six Fridays of not eating meat, Christians observing Lent are nearly at the finish line. The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ahead of the Easter holiday. The period ...

When is Palm Sunday 2025? Palm Sunday is April 13, 2025.It signals the beginning of Holy Week, the last week of Lent. It also represents the day Jesus entered Jerusalem waving palm branches.

Lent is nearly halfway over, and millions are eagerly awaiting Easter Sunday. Here are the meanings behind the days and why people choose to fast.

Lent and other fasting holy days. Lent is a significant period in the Christian calendar, spanning 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter.It begins on Ash Wednesday, when priests spread ...

Lent is, fundamentally, a time to prepare for Easter. Recalling Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness, during which he was tempted by Satan, this season is also 40 days and invites us to reject ...

Lent, a period of prayer, fasting, and giving, ends on April 17, 2025. Easter Sunday is on April 20, 2025. Ash Wednesday is officially here and the start of the Lenten season is underway.

With each passing Lent, the tradition of eating fish on Fridays serves as a reminder of both the spiritual significance and the culinary joy that comes with honoring centuries-old customs. For ...

As March begins, the warmer weather of spring and celebration of Easter, this year on Sunday, April 20, are on the way. However, before Easter is 40 days of Lent, one of the liturgical seasons of ...

Wednesday is the first day of Lent, and many Christians will observe the day by going to Mass to be blessed with ashes. Lent is observed by Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians ...