Lent's 40 days represents the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert before starting his public ministry. Fasting during Lent represents the fasting Jesus did while in the desert.

Easter 2025 is this Sunday, April 20, 2025. Lent, the 40-day period of prayer and fasting before Easter, ends this Thursday, April 17, 2025. Holy Week, the most important week in Catholicism ...

Easter is Sunday, an important day in the Christian faith that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The holiday occurs on a Sunday in spring every year and follows a 40-day period known as ...

This is a season of discipline for those who observe, and it reflects the sacrifices Christians believe Jesus made during his 40 days in the desert. In a message to parishioners, Bishop David M.