Everyone in the family will fall in love with these classic fairy tale stories -- and modern versions of old-fashioned favorites. These kids' books are full of clever characters, solid messages, and ...

Ash Wednesday is on March 5. It marks the first day of Lent, a period of reflection, fasting and prayer leading up to Easter that many of the Christian faith observe, according to Christianity.com.

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, held in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. This year, Lent begins on March 5 and ends on April 17. Lent is 40 days ...

9 March, Deuteronomy 26.1-11; Psalm 91.1-2, 9-end (9.1-11); Romans 10.8b-13; Luke 4.1-13 THE temptation of Jesus by the devil is an opportunity to think about meaning in scripture. It reveals that ...

Each year, many Christians observe Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and self-discipline that precedes Easter Sunday. The dates of the observation change year over year, depending on when Easter ...

For people in the Christian faith, Lent is an important observance, as it's a 40-day period in which participants prepare for Easter’s arrival by engaging in a variety of rituals. The prolonged ...

Lent is not the stuff that collects in your pockets (that would be lint if you want to know). You may have heard the word before, but no one has ever explained to you what it means.

Better indulge while you can — Lent is almost here. With Ash Wednesday marking the start of 40 days of fasting, reflection and repentance, Christians everywhere are gearing up to trade ...

The kickoff to Lent begins with Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras. Catholicism is known for its feasts and fasts, Fat Tuesday is the day before Lent when you participate in a ...

You may have more on your plate than you can manage, and so thinking about Lent ahead of time may be completely off your radar. Yet now is precisely the time to think about it so that you can take ...