Amazingly, there was a type of communism imposed on the Pilgrims, who settled Plymouth in December 1620, by those who lent ...

The recent election of Pope Leo XIV has sparked new interest in Catholicism, with Google data showing a spike in searches on “how to become Catholic” shortly after the death of Pope Francis in April.

Many Christians in South Jersey are set to celebrate the end of the Lent and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent, a 40-day season in the Christian liturgical calendar, is a time that members of ...

Many modern writers on food, agriculture and diet talk about the need for modern people to be more “mindful” of where food comes from and its connection to the land. That’s not an issue for farm ...

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is observed two days before Easter Sunday, falling on April 18, 2025. Commemorations vary across Christian denominations, often involving ...

With Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent behind us, Easter Sunday is right around the corner – preceded by another Christian holy day: Good Friday. Following the Lent season, when some indulge in ...

In many Catholic parishes, people are gathering for Friday night fish fries because they abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent. In Muslim homes, people are gathering every evening for iftar ...

For those staying strong in their Lent fasting, you're nearing the halfway mark! Millions of Christians around the world are observing the weeks-long spring tradition, which is practiced in honor of ...

I, an agnostic, attended the 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday service at The Chapel of Saint John the Divine on March 5. Why do it? Nobody asked me to go, and I went in without knowing anyone. I didn’t grow up ...

Given Christianity’s cultural dominance in the U.S., most people understand that Lent is the ancient holy season when faithful Christians give up something pleasurable — chocolate, say, or alcohol, or ...

Fasting during Lent represents one of Christianity’s most profound spiritual disciplines, with roots extending deep into biblical traditions. Though not explicitly outlined in scripture, this practice ...

Lent is a 40-day period of prayer and reflection observed by some Christian denominations. Lent culminates with Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter's date fluctuates ...