In a few days, Christians will begin practicing the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, known as Lent. The period is held each spring as a preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on ...

After six Fridays of not eating meat, Christians observing Lent are nearly at the finish line. The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ahead of the Easter holiday.

The 40 days of Lent are symbolic, reflecting the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness, as described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. On Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, ashes — ...

“40 Days — Lent Observance Tracker” is an app designed to “track your commitment progress” throughout the 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Easter, when many Christians observe a period of ...

This year, Easter falls on April 9 for most Christians. During Lent, Christians replicate the biblical account of Jesus withdrawing to the desert to pray and fast for the 40 days.

It’s an invitation that ought to be accepted daily, throughout the year, and not just for 40 days. Its practices ought to be integrated into one’s life on a daily basis.

A P.E.I. woman is taking part in a challenge, which lasts for the 40 days of Lent. Participants are encouraged to declutter one area of their house a day, with the goal of finding at least one ...

“I do it because I want to get more out of Lent, and feel closer to God,” said Dueck, who has done the 40-day fast twice before. “It is such a happy and joyful experience for me.

"I know that cost $25 at cold stone," someone else wrote. Another user said, "i gave up chocolate for lent too i really feel her happiness." "I told her the next day, and she was surprised.

The 40 days of Lent are symbolic, reflecting the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness, as described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. On Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent ...