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Lent starts on Feb. 14 this year. Why do Catholics fast and give things up?
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 3 months agoFor Roman Catholics and a number of other Christian denominations, it's the time of year to...
What is Ash Wednesday, Lent? Here's what to know before the religious season starts
The Columbus Dispatch via Yahoo News· 3 months agoLent begins this week with the observation of Ash Wednesday, one of the most important religious...
Corned beef on St. Patrick's Day? Tobin says no blanket dispensation for RI Catholics
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBishop Thomas J. Tobin will not issue a general dispensation for Rhode Island's Roman Catholics to...
Here's When to Mark Your Calendars for the Lenten Season
Woman's Day via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIn the 40 days leading up to Easter, many Christians celebrate Lent, which is the annual Christian...
When Is Lent 2024? Everything You Need To Know About This Period of Preparation for Easter
Parade via Yahoo News· 3 months agoIt’s fairly common to hear people describing what they’re “giving up for Lent” each year, but many...
Can Catholics eat meat on St. Patrick's Day? The Columbus diocese says to do this first
The Columbus Dispatch via Yahoo News· 1 year agoSt. Patrick's Day is associated with a few iconic foods — corned beef, colcannon and soda bread —...
From Pinatas to Eating Muskrat: Here Are the Surprising Origins of 5 Lenten Traditions
Time via Yahoo News· 1 year agoCredit - Alamy On Ash Wednesday—Feb. 22 this year— it is traditional for Roman Catholics to go to...
Are There Any Rules For Drinks During Lent?
Mashed via Yahoo News· 3 months agobread with wine and Bible - Artplus/Getty Images When Mardi Gras rolls around with all its bon temps, can Lent be far behind? No, not more than 24 hours...
St. Patrick's Day is here. Can I eat meat since it's a Friday in Lent?
Bucks County Courier Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoSt. Patrick's Day falls within Lent, and this year it's on Friday, possibly causing a dilemma for...
2024 Lent ends soon. Guide to Holy Week: Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter
The Courier Journal via Yahoo News· 2 months agoThe Lent season is coming to a close, which means Easter is just a skip and a hop away. Holy Week...