Here are five traditional hymns commonly sung at church services during the season of Lent, including their historical background and one or two verses from each song.

Similarly, Lent is a time when Christians engage more deeply in prayer, often through communal worship services such as the Stations of the Cross or special Lenten Masses.Both faiths find strength ...

If you haven't grown up with a religious background that observes Lent ... As the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship states, "Lent invites us to make our hearts ready for remembering Jesus ...