From that experience, she went on to become a major proponent of Lenten observances and a witness to those around her of the significance and benefit of Lenten fasting, prayer and almsgiving ...

Lent is the time before Easter during which the faithful abstain and fast in remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made on Calvary. It is a 40-day time of preparation before Easter, the ...

BLUFFTON — Despite a rainy start, Bluffton residents were still able to enjoy the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural art walk Thursday, an event designed to bring together both the ...

The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality.

In the month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Lansing Bishop Earl Boyea calls Catholics to prayer, fasting and almsgiving for the suffering in the Holy L ...

The Lenten Season is a Christian penitential preparation for commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ when the faithful observe fasting, abstinence, repentance and almsgiving.

Cities prepare for ‘No Kings’ rallies nationwide as Marines arrive in Los Angeles There are expected to be over 2,000 “No Kings” protests in all 50 states during President Donald Trump’s ...

The Ramayana in Sanskrit was authored by Valmiki There was no literature meant for commoners prior to the Ramayana Only Vedic literature existed before it That s why Valmiki is referred to as adi kavi ...