But what is Lent, exactly? At its core, Lent is a solemn season focused on faith and sacrifice. However, there’s much more to ...

Tomorrow we will celebrate the fifth Sunday of Lent. Lent was established by the Council of Nicea in 325 AD with emphasis on ...

"As we journey through Lent, a traditional season of spiritual self-examination ... it is a very good time to ask ourselves, where do we stand with God?" says Dr. Gary ...

For many people, these periods of asceticism, fasting, and prayer seem quite ... Christians and Muslims "share" Lent and Ramadan By contrast, contemporary Catholic Lent has seen its fasting ...

I reflected on the reality of Lent and the many practices that help us draw closer to Jesus. Through fasting, prayer, giving and serving others, we can step away from worldly distractions and desires, ...

Perhaps because of our Triune God, a lot of things both religious and secular seem to be explained or expressed in threes.

Fye Editor A mother’s calm voice, coming from behind me, caught my attention during a midafternoon walk on ...Read More ...

Every year, the majority of Christians around the world, Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant, participate in what is arguably one of the most counter-cultural traditions — the season of Lent. This ...

The Center for Faith, Action and Ministry (CFAM) provides a variety of events and retreats for students to observe Lent.

St. Augustine emphasized the importance of adding prayer, almsgiving, and forgiveness. The strictness of Lenten fasting has varied over time and was eased after World War II. Today, the Catholic ...

Six saints and blesseds have offered these profound reflections on how to live this time of Lent authentically through ...

COMMENTARY: Lent is the perfect time to rediscover the Act of Contrition and the divine mercy it calls us to embrace.