Lent

Articles

Why Fish on Fridays?

The tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays, especially during Lent, is older than you might think, and it has nothing to do with the fishing industry.

Ash Wednesday

A priest marks your forehead and reminds you you're going to die. It's one of the most important days of the year. Here's why.

Choosing What to Give Up for Lent

The goal isn't to find the most impressive sacrifice. It's to find the one that actually changes you.

Holy Week

From the palms of Sunday to the empty tomb, this is the week that holds everything. Here's what happens, and why it matters.

The Three Pillars of Lent

Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, these aren't just Lenten obligations. They're the pattern Jesus himself gave us for turning our hearts back to God.

Why Purple?

Twice a year, the church turns violet. The color means something, and it's not quite the same both times.