According to Christian teachings, Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried and on the third day after his death — Easter ...

Unlike many other holidays, the date of Easter changes ... in the Catholic church to abstain from eating meat on Fridays during the Lenten season. In advance of the start of Lent, there is Fat ...

Here’s a look at Easter and Holy Week. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. It also marks the end of the 40-day period of ...

WHAT is the point of a Lent ... Whole Easter Story by Jo Swinney, who is director of communications for A Rocha International. Her work with A Rocha provides the inspiration for this volume. The ...

It also marks the beginning of the countdown toward Easter, as people that practice the religion will also be observing Lent leading up ... t all that regular in church participation — some ...

OVERBURDENED clergy should not allow Lent groups to squat toadlike on their souls, bringing only dread in expectation of the increased workload in the weeks before Easter. The groups ... Unless your ...

Unlike other holidays, the date that Easter Sunday ... minister during church services. Ashes are a symbol of penance. Not every Christian religion observes Ash Wednesday or Lent.

Our faith gives us an opportunity to delve into ancient spiritual practices that awaken in us a new way to walk through Lent. Learn about the history of the labyrinth in the Church and its ... 40 days ...