Christian season of Lent begins Wed.

Lent officially begins today. Here's what to know about the Christian season
The season lasts for 40 days, ending during Holy Week, the final week before Easter. In the Roman Catholic Church, Lent ends on Holy Thursday, or April 17, 2025. For Protestant denominations, the last day of Lent is Holy Saturday, which falls on April 19, 2025.
Christian season of Lent begins Wednesday
Friends of the late Hollywood star Gene Hackman made a telling admission on his status days following his death. Hackman, who starred in movies like "Hoosiers" and "Crimson Tide," was found dead in his New Mexico home last week. Hackman, who retired from acting after starring in "Welcome to ...
Ash Wednesday marks start of the Lenten season for millions of Catholics, Christians worldwide
Ashes in the form of a cross could be seen across the foreheads of many Catholics and Christians on March 5, marking the solemn day of Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten season.
Around the world, faithful celebrate Ash Wednesday, start of Lenten season
The 40-day season of Lent began as Christian faithful around the world celebrated Ash Wednesday in preparation for Easter in a period for penance, reflection and fasting among those of the Catholic faith.
Metro Detroit Christians mark Ash Wednesday as start of Lent
Not only did Wednesday mark the start of Lent, the Christian season before Easter, it also marked the end of an era. Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron, who is retiring, celebrated his last Ash Wednesday Mass at the city's St. Aloysius Catholic Church on Washington Boulevard.
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.
Lent 2025 Begins With Ash Wednesday! Everything You Need To Know About The 40-Day Observance By Christian
Lent 2025 officially begins today, marking an important period of reflection, prayer, and self-discipline for Christians worldwide. This 40-day observance is when believers, including Catholics, Lutherans, Protestants, and other Christian denominations, engage in spiritual practices to prepare for Easter.
Catholics gather for Ash Wednesday as Lenten season begins
The Lenten Season has officially begun, as millions across the world celebrate Ash Wednesday.
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An Instruction Manual for Lent
Lent, the season of penitence, is the preparation of the soul to accompany the Lord in the Passion. It begins now, and ...
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How many Americans will observe 40 days of Lent this year?
Lent, which begins Wednesday with the Ash Wednesday observance, is a season on the church calendar that generally involves ...
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Pope Francis asks Christians to start Lent ‘full of hope’ in the footsteps of Jesus Christ
In his prepared March 5 catechesis, the Holy Father spoke about the 12-year-old Jesus’ desire to live his mission as the Son ...
Publishers Weekly12h
New Books for Lent and Easter Promise Contemplation and Celebration
A cluster of new and forthcoming titles, including devotionals and other works by popular Christian pastors, theologians, and ...
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What is Ash Wednesday and when is it? Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?
Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day marking the start of Lent, falls on March 5, 2025. Lent will extend for 46 days, concluding with Easter Sunday on April 20, 2025. While considered the most ...
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Good Morning: Lenten Breakfast Series begins Saturday
The Anderson Area Christian Lenten Breakfast Series, which started in 1940, is welcoming all Christian men, women and ...
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CAN urges Christians to embrace charity as lent begins
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has called on citizens to embrace reflection, sacrifice, and unity amid the country’s economic and security challenges.In ...
Christians use Hallow app's Pray40 challenge among other traditional ways to grow closer to God as Lent begins
Fox News Digital interviewed Hallow CEO Alex Jones and Rev. James T. Bretzke about the top methods people can grow in holiness during the Lenten season.