As Catholics journey towards Calvary, they undertake many particular practices and devotions during the Lenten season. Vestments highlight the liturgical color of ‘violet’ used these 40 days ...

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It’s the traditional color of Lent, the 40 days before Easter when Christians prepare to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

Lent is, fundamentally, a time to prepare for Easter. Recalling Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness, during which he was tempted by Satan, this season is also 40 days and invites us to reject ...

After six Fridays of not eating meat, Christians observing Lent are nearly at the finish line. The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ahead of the Easter holiday. The period ...

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, falls on March 5 in 2025. The date of Ash Wednesday changes each year because it depends on the lunar cycles that determine the date of Easter.

The Christian observance of Ash Wednesday is just weeks away, falling on March 5 this year. The observance marks the start of lent, the season leading up to Easter; it's is one of five key periods ...

Violet, or purple, is the official color of Lent. It represents mourning for the death of Jesus on the cross while also celebrating his resurrection with colors of royalty.

Violet, or purple, is the official color of Lent. It represents mourning for the death of Jesus on the cross while also celebrating his resurrection with colors of royalty.

Violet, or purple, is the official color of Lent. It represents mourning for the death of Jesus on the cross while also celebrating his resurrection with colors of royalty.

Violet, or purple, is the official color of Lent. It represents mourning for the death of Jesus on the cross while also celebrating his resurrection with colors of royalty.