Abstaining from meat is common practice for Catholics during the Lenten season. While it’s only required on Fridays, some ...

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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, an important time for Christians leading up to Easter. Here's what to know.

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Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Presentation of the Lord, Feb. 2, 2025.

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Unlike other holidays, the date that Easter Sunday falls on changes year to year and with it the dates of Ash Wednesday, Lent and associated ... a retelling of the story of Exodus, accompanied ...

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