Lent, Ash Wednesday

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, Ash Wednesday is recognized nearly a month later on Wednesday, March 5. The day also marks the beginning of Lent, which lasts 40 days, and ends on another Christian observance, Holy Thursday.
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
Christians will begin practicing the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, known as Lent. The period is held each ...
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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 ...
Long Island Press23h
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 ...
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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 ...
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, ...
America Magazine18h
Cut back on social media for Lent—and then for the rest of the year, too
Give up the “futile distractions” of online life. Abstinence would benefit your mental health and your pocketbook, as well as ...
When does Lent start in 2025? What to know before Ash Wednesday
Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, also lasts for 40 days, or around six and half weeks. If you are planning to observe the ...
These Satisfying Recipes Will Make It Easy to Go Meatless for Lent
If you're abstaining from eating meat during Lent, then these recipes will save the day! There are tons of vegetarian and ...
When is Ash Wednesday? When does Lent start? What to know
Here's everything you need to know about Ash Wednesday and Lent and more on what these religious practices are all about.
When does Lent end? What to know about Holy Thursday
Each year, many Christians observe Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and self-discipline that precedes Easter Sunday. The ...