Lent is the time before Easter during which ... Fasting is the act of doing with less. In the Catholic Church, those ages 18 - 59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (Canon 97).

Lent 2025: when does it start and why do Christians observe it? - Deciding what to give up for Lent is a personal choice, ...

Parishioners at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Reading gather during Lent to make pierogies. One Catholic parish is incorporating food with faith to celebrate Lent. With a tablespoon of salt ...