Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14 signals the start of the Lenten season, encouraging service and sacrifice for many Christian ...

hristians of varying denominations are observing Lent at this time of year. That means for some abstinence from various food, drink, or activities. One tradition is to avoid so-called “noble” means on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ash Wednesday, this year March 5, signals the start of the 40-day Lenten season, which encourages the practice to abstain from ...

Ash Wednesday, this year Feb. 18, is the start of the Lenten season, which is marked by prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and the tradition of gathering as community for a meatless dinner on Fridays, ...

Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14 signals the start of the Lenten season, encouraging service and sacrifice for many Christian denominations preparing for Easter. To assist in the traditional no meat sacrifice ...