The tradition dates as far back as 601 AD, when 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory cemented the Lent as ...

As Lent wraps up, Holy Week continues through Easter Sunday. See the meaning of Good Friday and why people fast after Maundy ...

Easter is a reminder of the love Jesus taught, how to help a neighbor, and the need to be the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus at all times. Pastor Shana Dry, First United Methodist Church, said living ...

after the ‘model’ of Jesus who spent 40 days in the desert…” Vatican News says. “Not to mention other highly significant 40-day or 40-year periods such as the flood that lasted 40 days ...

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 ...

By the 7th century, the observance was extended to 40 days to mirror Jesus’ time in the desert. Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, falls on April 17, 2025. It commemorates the Last ...