When it comes to pulling Catholics into pews, Christmas rites top the list – followed by a tie between Easter, the Christian calendar’s most joyous day, and Ash Wednesday, which is the most ...

'Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts; shut not thy merciful ears to our prayer; but spare us, Lord most holy, O God ...

Fourth-year mathematics and philosophy major Grant DeRaedt said for Lent, he and a friend walk barefoot on the lakeshore and ...

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“Oh, yeah,” I thought. “Ash Wednesday.” I hadn’t forgotten. I had celebrated Mardi Gras the day before by reposting memes ...

On Ash Wednesday, March 5, ashes were spread across people’s foreheads, and the person spreading the ashes said, “Remember ...

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Even far from home, Filipino Catholics, particularly in the United Arab Emirates, remain deeply rooted in their Lenten ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the period of Lent. They're two of the most important liturgical events for Christians and help prepare them for Easter. The 31st annual Frankfort Avenue ...

Easter Sunday 2025 falls on April 20, making it one of the latest Easter dates in recent years. This special day, celebrated ...

Christmas draws the most Catholics to Mass (68%), followed by Easter and Ash Wednesday (51%). Lent observance varies, with ...