Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, held in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. This year, Lent begins on March 5 and ends on April 17. Lent is 40 days ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus Christ' resurrection.

For 40 days, millions of Catholics and members of some other Christian denominations around the world will observe Lent, a solemn time of prayer, fasting, self-denial and giving that leads up to ...