Aside from cutting meals and staying away from certain food, Catholics who practice penance in the form of abstinence can also give up other things for Lent. In his message for this year’s Lent ...

Easter is here, and for a lot of those celebrating, it also marks the end of Lent. Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and leads up to Easter, representing the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert ...

Didn't somebunny say that Easter is almost here? For many years, after church I've hosted my family's Easter dinner and then we had an egg hunt in the yard. Instead, I now make reservations for our ...

In fact, the Queen gave up the same thing for Lent every single year. And she lived for a long time! 96 years, to be exact. We know it was one of her favorite foods, so we applaud the commitment.

Why? Because every overly devout parent (of which I had two) demands to know what the child is planning to give up for Lent. The most pious of children take this quite seriously and announce that ...

Between midterms and meal swipes, many UF students are also navigating a quieter challenge: Lent. Observed by Catholics for centuries, Lent marks the 40 days leading up to Easter, often involving ...

The duration of Lent can be hard to distinguish at times; however, this article will be able to help clear up any misunderstandings. The duration and exact length of days are dependent upon the ...

Make the most of it. Here’s everything students from almost every Russell Group university in the country desperately need to give up for Lent this year – and we’re not going easy on you either.

This recipe is part of a Lent 2025 series where National Catholic Reporter staff will share some of their favorite meatless meals. Sign up for the EarthBeat Reflections email newsletter to receive ...

The weeks-long spring tradition of Lent is celebrated by millions of Christians around the world. The period leads up to Easter Sunday, celebrated in honor of Jesus Christ's resurrection. After Holy ...