Religion
Resurrection and Renewal Give Easter Sunday More Hope Than Tradition
Resurrection and renewal are powerful words that inspire hope and a new beginning, and these hope-filled assurances are what Easter Sunday offers to believers.…
Faith Traditions
Religion
The First Sunday of Lent 2026: Entering the Wilderness
The first Sunday of Lent marks the beginning of a journey. The Catholic Priest at Mass is clad in purple vestments, and the congregation…
Religion
Ashes to Ashes: Why Christians Begin Lent This Way
Ashes, why do Christians begin Lent this way with this solemn tradition? What is important to remember is that Lent is a season of…
Religion
Ash Wednesday 2026: A Threshold Between Seasons
Ash Wednesday is the start of the Lenten season. It is a day when Catholics are required to fast and abstain from meat. Churchgoers…
Religion
Fat Tuesday (February 17, 2026): The Last Feast Before the Fast
Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. It is marked by Mardi Gras in New Orleans and other places, where people prepare for…
Religion
Ash Wednesday: Dust, Renewal, and Reflection
Ash Wednesday focuses on mortality, repentance, and conversion. On Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Christians will be reminded that one day they will die.…