“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 ...

The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation has extended warm greetings to Christian and Muslim faithful across the country as they start the sacred observances of Lent and Ramadan, describing the rare ...

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 ...

Feb. 18 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 his ...

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 ...

For the biblical readings of the Sundays of Lent, the church chose texts that offer many layers of interpretation. Some readings have themes that will continue throughout the readings of subsequent ...

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 ...

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 ...