“Have you given up anything for Lent?” Only a true boor, a child, or a living saint can ask this question without irony or sarcasm. But in case you find yourself staring at Lent without an answer ...

March 2 marks the beginning of a significant time within the Christian church. The season of Lent honors the life and ministry of Jesus Christ as Christians journey towards Easter Sunday, or what many ...

(RNS) Catholics and Protestants alike are using social media, email and websites to encourage people to pray and reflect in preparation for Easter. (RNS) For centuries during Lent, Christians have ...

Lent is a time when Catholics around the world are invited to pray, fast, and give alms as the Church prepares to enter once again into the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. It is a time ...

About 10 years ago when Heidi Flanagan of West St. Paul, Minnesota, didn’t feel she had enough time after the Christmas season to gear up for Lent, she brought her frustration—and her dislike of the ...

Mike Reinert made a Lenten pledge three years ago that has resulted in the publication of his first book, a daily devotional called “Meet with God.” The senior account executive and host of the weekly ...

As the liturgical season of Lent enters its first full week, it is a time to adjust one's routine to be in a better place spiritually during the 40 days of the Lenten season, according to Pastor Jesse ...

For centuries during Lent, Christians have sought to grow closer to God through praying, fasting and giving to the poor. Now they can also mark the 40-day period of penitence that precedes Easter by ...