NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.-- Millions of Christians were marked on the forehead with the sign of the cross on Ash Wednesday. CBS New York has more more on the symbolism behind this important day on the ...

“Then the Lord God took some soil from the ground and formed a man out of it; he breathed life-giving breath into his nostrils and the man began to live.” (Genesis 2:7) “You will have to work hard and ...

Last Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter, when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching ...

Lent is one of the most important traditions observed by tens of millions of Christians every year across the globe in preparation for Easter Sunday. Officially, the season of reflection begins on Ash ...

During the liturgical season of Lent, the church turns to the Gospel of John to strengthen the journey of the faithful seeking baptism and other sacraments at the Easter Vigil. The Gospel passages ...

In a few days, many western Christians will observe the beginning of Lent. It is a period of 40 days that marks a time of preparation culminating in the memorial of Jesus’ suffering, death and ...

Wed., Feb. 10 marked the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching ...

DANBURY - Cottage Street is looking bright despite gray, rainy and snowy days. Students at Sacred Heart School created a colorful rock garden as part of their observance of Lent, the 40-day period of ...

Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter, when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching his ...