The forty days of Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday, are a time of reflection and preparation for the great celebration of Easter.

Mar 2, 2011 - Lorraine Shelstad

Why is Lent 40 days long? Why are ashes placed on your forehead on Ash Wednesday? We explore the Church history of Ash Wednesday and Lent.

Mar 2, 2011 - Blair Kasfeldt

A brief background of Ash Wednessday covers the meaning, purpose, and ritual behind the first day of Lent.

Feb 25, 2009 - Melissa Roberts

Many people give up a favorite food or bad habit for Lent. Why not go a step further and detoxify yourself through Ash Wednesday fasting?

Mar 9, 2011 - Adrian Grahams

During Lent, fasting, prayer and almsgiving prepare the Christian worshipper for the sorrowful days of Holy Week, which ends in the joy of Easter.

Jan 17, 2007 - Katrien Vander Straeten

The 40 days of Lent leading up to Easter Sunday, including Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, and ending in the Holy Triduum are considered the centerpiece of Christian religion

Feb 16, 2009 - Karen Plumley

What is Lent? What is fasting and why do people fast during Lent? How is Lent related to Easter? The following article will answer these questions and many more.

Feb 17, 2010 - Katherine Matzen

Many Christian religions embrace the season of Lent, a forty day period of preparation for the celebration of Easter. In some ways it is spring cleaning for the soul.

Feb 26, 2009 - Kathy Schlossmacher

Lent is a period of fasting that precedes Easter, when Christians prepare for the commemoration of Jesus's death and resurrection during Holy Week.

Apr 7, 2011 - Mark Tibbits

In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent. Ash Wednesday falls 46 days (40 excluding Sundays) before Easter Sunday.

Dec 16, 2010 - Mark Tibbits

Lent in the Catholic Church involves several customs to remind followers of Christ's life. Here are some of the reasons behind them.

Feb 20, 2010 - Maureen Rousseau

A brief background on the church season of Lent covers what Lent is, how Christians observe it, and the beliefs that fuel Lenten disciplines.

Feb 15, 2010 - Melissa Roberts

The religious observance of Lent is rapidly approaching. Traditionally a time of renewal and reflection, this period of preparation lasts roughly 40 days.

Mar 1, 2011 - Kathy Schlossmacher

Many Christian churches reserve specials days right before or at the start of Lent for the repentance and forgiveness of one's tresspasses.

Jan 19, 2007 - Katrien Vander Straeten

A summary of the events of the first Easter and how and when Christians celebrate them, up to Good Friday

Feb 26, 2007 - Katrien Vander Straeten

Lent is the penitential season forty days before Easter. It begins with Ash Wednesday and continues through Palm Sunday and Holy week, ending traditionally with Easter.

Mar 2, 2010 - Kim Youmans

Think of New Year's resolutions as the opening act for a year of renewal. Resolutions are promises of what will be done; Lent is a time to resolve what will not be done.

Feb 15, 2009 - Alex Sharp

Rembrandt's Painting: "The Return of the Prodigal Son" captures the invitation of Lent.

Feb 9, 2011 - Mary Grace-Briggs

Much of the Christian world observes Lent, but not everyone does. Where does Mormonism stand on the issue of celebrating Lent?

Oct 29, 2010 - Jenny Evans

Have you ever considered Lent as your personal forty days in the wilderness? What would be the purpose of doing that? Let's think about it.

Feb 25, 2012 - Constance Woloschuk