Many worshipers will receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads on Wednesday, meant to show that a person belongs to Jesus Christ.

Kolkata: The Christian community is currently observing Lent, a 40-day period dedicated to fasting, forgiveness, philanthropy ...

Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French — is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 4. The name Fat Tuesday comes from households using up all the fats stored in the ...

JACKSON, MI — Hundreds of people gathered on Friday at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church for the parish’s Lenten Fish ...

The faithful trudged up the hill to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center on the first Ash Wednesday ... my children would know how to love Jesus and follow Him and find the healing and comfort I ...

March 4 meant an annual milestone for thousands of local residents, possibly including participation in an Ash Wednesday church gathering. Students from Mead Hall and St. Mary Help of Christians ...

Members of the Catholic Church, ages 18 to 59, are required to observe Lent and fast on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are known as obligatory days of abstinence. Children 14 and ...

However some people, including children and the elderly ... the kitchen and pantry before Ash Wednesday and Lent begin. Traditionally for cities with strong Catholic roots, like New Orleans ...

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and reflection in preparation of Easter.

Traditionally for cities with strong Catholic roots ... including children and the elderly, are exempt from the fasting requirement on Ash Wednesday and during Lent. Ash Wednesday kicks off ...