CENTER OF FAITH The 50.23-meter St. Vincent Ferrer statue in Bayambang and the adjoining shrine, shown in this undated photo, is an important center of faith and devotion in Pangasinan.

Sometimes these are art on church walls, but they can be group devotional. On Fridays in Lent, particularly Good Friday, some churches hold events for the congregation.

We are now in the season of Lent. Why is the season of Lent 40 days long? Consider various events in the Bible associated with the number 40. The Flood was 40 days and nights in length.

For me, Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter, is about periodic self-examination, reflection, and a deep look at life with intention and commitment to live forward with greater meaning.

On this First Sunday of Lent, two faith leaders revealed their thoughts about praying to God and the intense preparation by Christians needed ahead of the Easter holiday this year.

The Sumud Lenten devotional’s first video focuses on Mary, the mother of Jesus, who remains an inspiration for Palestinian Christian women today as a sister in sumud, or perseverance.

Ash Wednesday is officially here! The Christian season of Lent — the 6-week period that leads up to Easter — starts. What we know on dates, meanings and more.

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on March 5, 2025. Lent is a period of prayer, fasting, and giving for Christians. Ashes represent death and repentance, reminding Christians of human mortality.

CNA Staff, Mar 2, 2025 / 07:00 am As Lent begins on March 5, we are reminded of the opportunity to grow in faith as we journey in the desert with Jesus for 40 days. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving ...

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on March 5, 2025. Lent is a period of prayer, fasting, and giving for Christians. Christians who observe Lent will abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday.