MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mass was full for Ash Wednesday at Saint Pius X in Mobile as Christians began the Lenten season with a day of reflection and faith. The observance is intended for fasting, prayer ...

An empty plate symbolizes the act of fasting and self-denial observed by many Christians during the Lenten season.(Photo Credit: Unsplash / Joachim Schnürle0 An ancient spiritual practice, fasting can ...

On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, Southern California Catholics, and Christians of other denominations, will wait in line to get a smudge of ashes on their foreheads and be reminded that they are sinners, ...

What is prayer? And maybe more importantly for preachers—what are we inviting people into when we stand in the pulpit and speak about it? As “Preach” continues its Lent 2026 series, we turn to the ...

You can mark the start of Lent in a single moment: ashes on the forehead, a short phrase, and a choice to slow down. Ash Wednesday begins a 40-day season of focused prayer, fasting, and reflection ...

With Mardi Gras out of the way, Catholics and some other Christian denominations have turned their attention toward the Lenten season, which leads straight into Easter. Ash Wednesday is the start of ...