Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, held in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Lent is 40 days long to represent the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and ...

In it we read about how Satan aggressively but unsuccessfully tempted Jesus in the desert. The first temptation took ...

Lent is 40 days to represent the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert before starting his own public ministry. Where do the ashes smudged on worshipers' foreheads come from?

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer and fasting leading up to Jesus ...

Lent is nearly halfway over, and millions are eagerly awaiting Easter Sunday. Here are the meanings behind the days and why ...

This represents the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert before starting his public ministry. During Lent, many believers give up certain luxuries — such as sweets ...

Prayer and almsgiving are also important parts of the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, so it also falls ...

Lent ends on Holy Thursday, which falls on April 17. Why is Lent 40 days? Christians observe Lent for 40 days to represent the time Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert before starting ...