Feeling that she had evolved spiritually to the point that it was no longer necessary for her to “give something up” for Lent, she let the liturgical season pass her by with little notice.

There are two main ways that Catholics use to focus on growing closer to God during the Lenten season: abstinence and fasting. Abstinence is the act of “doing without” or avoiding something.

Port Victoria, 22 March, 2025 / 10:16 pm (ACI Africa). The Lenten Season is a spiritual pilgrimage during which the people to journey with Christ in hope amid challenges of life, Bishop Alain Harel of ...

So where can you find a fish fry near you this Lenten season? Right here! We’ve compiled a list of some community fish fries in the Central New York area. If you would like a community fish fry ...

Ashes are placed on the forehead in the form of a cross during the Ash Wednesday celebration that opens the Lenten season. Here, on February 14, 2024 at Saint Mary's Church in Paris, France.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — During the Lenten season, many churches and organizations in the Youngstown area are cooking and selling fish every Friday up until Easter, which is Sunday, April 20 ...

Some Christians attend services to pray and be anointed with a cross of ash on their foreheads and signal their commitment to giving up something for the Lenten season. The end of Lent depends on ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- During the Lenten season, churches and organizations across the country fire up their fryers and shower the community in fried fish. Fridays are days of sacrifice in Lent ...

In our reminiscence and reflection during the season of Lent, we too, are often “brought back to a familiar place and know it for the first time.” The same as when we are brought back to the ...