NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It’s the first Sunday of Lent, a time when many Christian believers choose to temporarily give something up for the period between Ash Wednesday and Easter. However, a ...

For the 40 days of Lent this year, I decided to turn off my television. Lent is a time when Christians slow down their schedules or deny themselves some of life’s simple pleasures to make more space ...

Ashes not only symbolize humanity's frail mortality but are also a reminder of God's infinite love of people, whom he created from dust, Pope Francis said. While men and women are just "dust in the ...

Christians around the world are currently observing Lent, a period of 40 days of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter; this year Lent is observed from March 5 through April 17. For many, this ...

Lent is almost here, which means that some people will be making sacrifices (or penances) for the next few weeks, as part of their Christian faith. The 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter ...

Lent is nearly upon us, so now is a great time to check in again on the do's and don'ts of the Christian fasting season! Lent is a period of time between Ash Wednesday and Easter where Christians ...

Tens of millions of Christians from multiple denominations across the globe will begin observing Lent with the start of Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14, 2024. The holy holiday is meant to open up Christians ...

Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season kept by millions and millions of Christians around the world. This season has a bad reputation. Too many people think of Lent merely as a time for ...

Here are some suggestions to help your family know, love and serve God more deeply and fruitfully during Lent this year. Remember, however, that Lent is not really about anything you do or read, buy ...

The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has hosted Christians in the Senatorial District, under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, ...

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