with Ash Wednesday becoming the official day for Christians to begin their observance of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and ...

The tradition dates as far back as 601 AD, when 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory cemented the Lent as ...

Lent in 2025 began on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and ends on Thursday, April 17. Lent is a period of spiritual reflection, ...

Lent, a season of penance that includes prayer, fasting and almsgiving, begins with Ash Wednesday—a holy day of prayer and fasting. Traditionally, "lent" referred to the lengthening of the days ...

Lent, the 40-day period of prayer and fasting before Easter, ends this Thursday, April 17, 2025. Holy Week, the most ...

Origin of the tradition of using ashes On Ash Wednesday, many Christians have ... So as centuries went on, the church’s public prayer at the beginning of Lent added a phrase, “Let us change ...

As a result, most Christians will attend Church services and pray in observance. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Lent is the period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday.

“Lord, hear our prayer,” they responded in unison ... “May God bless you and the Virgin protect you. Thank you.” Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, 40 days spent in repentance ...

According to Britannica.com, Ash Wednesday is "a solemn reminder of ... often accompanied by fasting or prayer. Historically, early Christians observed Lent over six weeks (36 days), excluding ...

he curbed his participation in Ash Wednesday and Holy Week events, which call for the pope to be outdoors in the cold leading services, participating in processions and presiding over prayers in the ...

The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ... of Saint Paul & Minneapolis shared on its website. During Ash Wednesday, ashes are placed on a worshiper's forehead in the shape ...