Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season in which Christians around the world observe a period of reflection, prayer and penance. This year, Ash Wednesday falls on February 22.

Here are some suggestions to help your family know, love and serve God more deeply and fruitfully during Lent this year. Remember, however, that Lent is not really about anything you do or read, buy ...

The Catholic Community of Northbrook (also referred to as St. Norbert and Our Lady of the Brook Parish) and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (OLPH) in Glenview, have Lenten calendars which ...

SAN ANTONIO – Wednesday is the first day of Lent, and many Christians will observe the day by going to Mass to be blessed with ashes. Lent is observed by Catholics, Lutherns, Methodists, Presbyterians ...

A very important time of year is about to begin for Christians. With Easter on the horizon, the Lenten season is about to begin and it all gets underway with Ash Wednesday. If you're unfamiliar with ...

Sunday, Feb. 5, was Septuagesima Sunday, followed by Sexagesima on Sunday, Feb. 12, and Quinquagesima Sunday on Feb. 19, which is the last Sunday before Shrovetide, which culminates in Shrove Tuesday ...