New York’s Catholics observe the start of Lent throughout the city on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Today marks the beginning ...

Catholics observe Lent through fasting and abstinence, avoiding meat on specific days. These are some of the permitted foods.

There are several foods that are acceptable to eat on Ash Wednesday. These foods include milk, eggs, fish, grains, fruits and vegetables, according to Forklift and Palate. There also are no limits on ...

Unlike other commemorations that fall on the same date annually — like Christmas or Independence Day — the dates of Lent, Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday vary year over year, and don't always ...

Now in its 8th year, the service at St. Mark’s Episcopal Parish gives busy commuters a way to mark the beginning of Lent.

Marking the beginning of the holiest time in the Christian calendar, Ash Wednesday comes with its own set of customs.

The first day of the season, Ash Wednesday, is observed primarily by Catholics, as well as some Protestant denominations, by ...

Celebrate Ash Wednesday with quotes and messages that encourage introspection, optimism, and spiritual rejuvenation.