purple linens adorn the altar, and priests don violet chasubles for Mass and Stations of the Cross services. Behind the practices, traditions and liturgies of Lent are a wealth of spiritual ...

As the Catholic Church celebrates Laetare Sunday, some priests wear rose-colored vestments. But why do they wear this color ...

T he leader of southeastern Michigan's Catholics stood in the aisle at a historic church in downtown Detroit on Wednesday afternoon as worshippers waited in line to be blessed. De ...

Lent is nearly halfway over, and millions are eagerly awaiting Easter Sunday. Here are the meanings behind the days and why ...

Introduction The history of Lent dates back to centuries ago with Christians spending time preparing to celebrate the ...

Here's what to know about Fat Tuesday and other important facts on the 2025 season, including Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter.

We sell our faith short, and so we sell our Lent short. At least I do. I have spent most of my life thinking of the faith as ...

Many revelers wear purple, green and gold ... Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical season of Lent that falls 6½ weeks before Easter each year. The observance of Ash Wednesday ...

Many revelers wear purple, green and gold, the traditional colors of Mardi ... Ash Wednesday is the first day of the ...