Christians around the world are currently observing Lent, a period of 40 days of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter; this year Lent is observed from March 5 through April 17. For many, this ...

ST. MARTIN PARISH — With Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent, many people in Acadiana are turning to seafood and crawfish as part of their Lenten tradition. In Breaux Bridge, known as the ...

The Lenten season is tied to traditions seeded in the establishment of the Roman Catholic Church. Rick Prescott and Gregory Martinez helped lead the way to a local embodiment of those traditions — the ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The tradition of fish fry Fridays during Lent is in full swing, with people making their ways to local churches and fire halls each week to feast on seafood specials and side dishes.

Better indulge while you can — Lent is almost here. With Ash Wednesday marking the start of 40 days of fasting, reflection and repentance, Christians everywhere are gearing up to trade indulgence for ...

Olde Tyme Grocery in Lafayette, Louisiana, serves special fried crawfish po'boys exclusively on Fridays during Lent, a tradition that started over 30 years ago. During Lent, the restaurant sells over ...

Lent is well underway, and millions of Christians around the world are observing. The weeks-long spring tradition is practiced in honor of Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday. What are the ...

Lent is almost here, and many traditions take part this week to let loose and have fun before committing to the observance of the 40 days and 40 nights Jesus spent in the desert in Christian ...

Our traditional Lenten practices can certainly be shared with the younger members of the Church, helping us to pray together as parishes, schools and families. The Stations of the Cross are explained ...

Easter is a significant day on the Christian calendar. Billions of Christians look forward to Easter Sunday each year, and that anticipation is amplified by Lent. Lent is a 40-day period preceding ...