Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, a 40-day period of solemn observance that ends on Easter Sunday. Lent always ends on Holy Thursday, which falls on April 17, 2025 . — USA TODAY ...

Ash Wednesday marked the first day of Lent, which will last for six weeks up until Easter at the end of April. Here's when Easter and other related dates take place in 2025, as well as what they mean.

If you’re not sure what this pre-Easter period is all about, we have the answers. Here's what Lent is, why it's so important and when it will be observed in 2025.

In parts of Europe, which include the Vatican, the full moon peaked after midnight on Sunday, April 13. Hence, Easter this year is a full week later. Dates of Lent in 2025 ...

First Sunday of Lent Reflection All Lenten Reflections During Lent we are called to journey with Jesus as he remains in the desert for forty days. I am struck by the image of Jesus in today’s ...

Easter Sunday, an important day for members of the Christian faith, commemorates the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ after a 40-day season of prayer known as Lent.

It is the last Sunday of Lent and first day of Holy Week. April 17, 2025 – Maundy Thursday (also called Holy Thursday) The observance commemorates the Last Supper, before Jesus’ crucifixion.

User’s Guide to the First Sunday of Lent. A Service of EWTN News, Inc. EWTN News, Inc. is the world’s largest Catholic news organization, comprised of television, radio ...

On this First Sunday of Lent, two faith leaders revealed their thoughts about praying to God and the intense preparation by Christians needed ahead of the Easter holiday this year.

First Sunday of Lent. Explore Jesus' journey through the wilderness, and how this inspires our Lenten journey of repentance. We welcome The Reverend Catherine Williams - an Anglican priest, spiritual ...

Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox. It is also called Resurrection Sunday and is celebrated as the day Jesus was resurrected from the dead.