The Anambra State Government has banned the distribution of food items and other gifts to street beggars in public spaces, particularly under the Aroma Bridge in Awka, the state capital, and other ...

When does Lent end. Lent's 40-day season ends on Holy Thursday. What is Lent? Lent is a 40-day period observed by Christians to prepare for Easter and the celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection.

The 2025 Lent season began on Wednesday, March 5 and ends on Thursday, April 17. Duke’s Cooper Flagg is No. 1 pick in NBA draft, giving Dallas Mavericks a new franchise cornerstone.

During the Lenten season, we are reminded that Lent is a time of prayer, fasting, sacrifice and almsgiving. By Bennett Roland Jr. Published : Apr. 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM CDT ...

Yes, in Lent 2025, we have a lot to atone for. On Ash Wednesday, the Gospel of Matthew cites three disciplines of Lent: almsgiving, fasting and prayer. Some Christians practice tithing — giving ...

· Almsgiving: Lent is often seen as a season of sacrifice, but it's also a time for giving. Many Christians engage in almsgiving throughout Lent, and some tie it into the sacrifices they make in ...

Lent began with Ash Wednesday, which kept many local churches and parishes busy with events throughout the day. Before Our Lady of Peace Parish’s noon service in Ashtabula, Father John Keehner ...

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and ends on Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025. During this time, Catholics are encouraged to deepen their faith through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Lent, one of the most significant periods in the Christian liturgical calendar, begins today, March 5, 2025, with the observance of Ash Wednesday. This 40-day season, excluding Sundays, is ...

Christians have observed Lent all across the globe for more than 1,000 years. The first season of fasting and prayer was established in 601 AD by Pope Gregory, according to the Museum of the Bible .

· Almsgiving: Lent is often seen as a season of sacrifice, but it's also a time for giving. Many Christians engage in almsgiving throughout Lent, and some tie it into the sacrifices they make in ...