Lent and Easter Fasting and giving up something can be part of Lenten disciplines, but so can taking on some things. Connecting Worship and Daily Living in Lent Lent is a time of preparation for the ...

What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Lent season, and is 6.5 weeks before Easter Sunday. According to Catholic tradition, Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and prayer.