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Wednesday is the first day of Lent, and many Christians will observe the day by going to Mass to be blessed with ashes. Lent is observed by Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, Anglicans ...

17:02, Tue, Feb 25, 2020 Updated: 17:33, Tue, Feb 25, 2020 For many people, the beginning of Lent is marked on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday follows Shrove Tuesday, which is also known to many as ...

This Sung Eucharist commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus broke bread with his disciples, and washed their feet as a sign of humility. What is Maundy Thursday? Discover why we celebrate the ...

Starting on February 22 and concluding on April 6, this year Lent stretches over 43 days. So, if you’ve decided to go cold turkey on your favourite food or drink, you may be in for a rough ride. Six ...

An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Lent ends on Holy Saturday. Lent ends on Holy Thursday. The story has been updated to reflect this. If you’re wondering why some of the people ...

Our website is temporarily unavailable in your location. We are working hard to get it back online. Easter is on the first Sunday after a full Moon in spring, making it April 20 this year Today is Ash ...

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