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The kickoff to Lent begins with Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras. Roman Catholicism is marked by seasons of feasts and fasts, and Fat Tuesday serves as the final day of joyful ...

Discover flavorful Lent-friendly recipes from New Orleans’ top chefs and bartenders. From seafood dishes to non-alcoholic cocktails, make your Lenten journey delicious and indulgent. Lent often brings ...

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 ...

In preparation for Easter, which is regarded as the most significant holiday on the Christian calendar, millions of Christians around the world observe Lent, 40 days of prayer, fasting, introspection, ...

Lent can sound sombre, restrictive, even joyless. And yet, year after year, I return to it with fresh gratitude. Lent is God, in his kindness, giving us time. Here are four reasons why I keep Lent and ...