We all desire our Lent to be a time of penance, walking alongside our Lord on His journey to Jerusalem. For some, it’s driven ...

Being reconciled to the God of compassion is bound to have a transformative effect on the one who is reconciled, That person ...

Entering this Lenten season, the words prayer and fasting have taken on a deeper significance as I strive to make this Lent ...

Every year, when Lent arrives, my heart fills with vivid memories of Guatemala. Now that I live in Minnesota, I appreciate ...

Millions around the world continue to observe the 40-day period of Lent. Here's why some don't eat chicken on Fridays.

Newark Advocate faith columnist Mark Katrick explains how the dynamics of Lent can be compared to playing a board game.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. This Sunday in our Lectionary of readings, we proclaim the parable of the Prodigal Son ...

Hayley Atwell appeared on a recent episode of “Reign With Josh Smith” podcast and credited her “Mission: Impossible” co-star Tom Cruise for helping her battle social anxiety in Hollywood. Atwell made ...

On Wednesday, the NFL announced its latest addition to the "No Fun League rulebook" which bans CeeDee Lamb's signature celebration that has been a popular celebration in the league. The "nose wipe ...

In many Catholic parishes, people are gathering for Friday night fish fries because they abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent. In Muslim homes, people are gathering every evening for ...

Further reading: Pope Francis' Lenten message of 'faith' and 'hope' At its core, Lent has roots in Jewish tradition. Covering oneself in ashes was a sign of repentance and humility before God ...