Lent, Ash Wednesday

When does Lent start in 2025? What to know before Ash Wednesday
In 2025, Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5. Unlike other dates on the calendar, like Christmas and Independence Day, the date of Easter Sunday changes year over year. It's determined by when the first full moon occurs after the spring equinox, which typically is on or around March 20.
When is Ash Wednesday 2025? What to know about Lent and the Christian calendar
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a weekslong period for the faithful that comes ahead of one of the most joyous holidays for Christians.
When is Easter 2025? What you need to know about Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday, more
Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lenten season; Palm Sunday; and Good Friday are all religious occasions that take place March through April. With each of these occasions shifting in date from year to year,
Ash Wednesday is coming up next week. Here’s what to know
Christian holy day, is around the corner. It is the first day of the Lenten season and is considered a reminder of human mortality, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. Here’s what to know: When is Ash Wednesday this year?
When is Easter Sunday 2025? When is Ash Wednesday? Here's when first day of Lent starts
Ash Wednesday kicks off the Lenten season next week. Here's what days to look for, leading up up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
When does Lent begin? What to know about the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving
In a few days, Christians will begin practicing the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, known as Lent. The period is ...
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Ashes to abstinence: Here's what Lent means for Christians
Lent begins March 5, and different denominations of Christianity have varied traditions for the 40 days leading to observance ...
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Lent: 7 Ways to Share the Season of Repentance and Salvation With Young Hearts
Our traditional Lenten practices can certainly be shared with the younger members of the Church, helping us to pray together ...
Integrity in word and deed: Pope Francis, Lent and a season of hope | Candace McKibben
We have come in the Christian year to the season of Lent. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, which falls this year on March 5.
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What does Lent want from us?
The man with the bowl of ashes asked, "What do you want from Lent?" But maybe the real question is, "What does Lent want from ...
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Fish Fridays: Lent’s enduring tradition
The tradition of eating fish on Fridays dates back to the early days of Christianity. The Catholic Church, in particular, has ...
When does Lent end in 2025? Everything to know this year so you can plan ahead
If you're observing lent in 2025, you may be wondering when the six-week period ends. Find out dates for Lent, Ash Wednesday, ...
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Lent is an important season in Christian life
Lent begins in a matter of days, and while it’s taken on a life of its own as a secular observance, the Lenten season is an ...
Here’s where to reel in some tasty seafood dishes for Lent in Greater Akron 🎣
There’s no better way to celebrate Lent than with some scrumptious seafood. Here are a few of our go-to spots.
When is Ash Wednesday? What to know about the start of Lent in 2025
In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...
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Tips for Overcoming Sugar Cravings During Lent
Struggling with sugar cravings this Lent? Naturally sweet alternatives, balanced meals, and a deeper understanding of your ...