Lent's 40 days represents the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert before starting his public ministry. Fasting during Lent represents the fasting Jesus did while in the desert.

Holy Week, the last of Lent, began on Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sunday this weekend. See the final days and what they ...

This year's Lent is drawing to a close, with just over a week left. See the remaining days and why Christians observe the ...

Easter's date changes annually because it is based on the lunar calendar. It occurs on the first Sunday after the Paschal ...

he was led into the desert by the Holy Spirit, to face temptation from the devil. Jesus spent 40 days and 40 nights wandering the desert without food and he was very hungry. The devil appeared and ...

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 ...