Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, a 40-day period of solemn observance that ends on Easter Sunday.© Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman/USA TODAY Network ...

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In the Catholic Church, those ages 18 - 59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (Canon 97). On such days, those fasting may eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals, sufficient to ...

Although Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation in the Catholic church, this service -- which initiates the liturgical season of Lent -- is well-attended, according to Monsignor R. Mark ...

I’ve seen thousands line the streets, not just for a glimpse, but for adoration — in deserts, cities and mountain valleys.

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ...

An outdoor meeting is planned at Liberty Independent Baptist Church on June 22 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Speaker is Mark Reno from the Conversion Center. The church is ...