Ash Wednesday, Lent
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Lent is coming up. Here’s what to know about the Christian season of prayer and fasting, including when it begins and how it is observed.
The February moon is capacious enough for carnival, lion dances, and taraweeh prayers; for dumplings, dates, and
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One food is always accepted and enjoyed during Lent: the pretzel. It has a deeply spiritual significance for Lent. Because of its limited ingredients and its shape, it signifies Lent’s call for restraint and reflection on God.
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Dollar Tree religious items for Lent start at $1.25 including prayer candles, bibles and more
Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. If you're looking to observe the season with meaningful religious items, Dollar Tree is a budget-friendly place to shop.
Why meat is not eaten during Lent, which days the abstinence applies and what is the religious significance within the Catholic tradition.
Last Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Lent is the time when the Christians remember the passion of Christ. This year something unusual happens. The Islamic Ramadan, a month of
Several churches in the Jacksonville area are hosting traditional Friday Fish Fry events during the Lenten season. See locations and dates.