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March 9, 2024

True meaning of fasting during Lent goes far beyond skipping dessert, says Georgia evangelist

John Heerema, the Atlanta-based CEO of the Christian organization Biglife, revealed why fasting is an important practice during Lent that goes well beyond skipping food.

March 8, 2024

Music of Lent helps prepare Christians for Easter, says Dominican friar, bluegrass musician

Fr. Simon Teller, O.P., a Dominican friar and associate chaplain at Providence College in Rhode Island, revealed the role of music during the season of Lent.

March 7, 2024

Here are 4 blessings people can receive during Lent, says California pastor

The liturgical season of Lent is a time for growth in four specific areas, said Pastor Wendell Vinson of Canyon Hills Church in Bakersfield, California. He revealed the four gifts of faith.

March 7, 2024

New book teaches children that those with disabilities are 'different by design' and loved by God

A new book, "Different by Design" by Monica Mangiacapra of Texas, was inspired by the surprise diagnosis of Down syndrome when her youngest son was born.

March 5, 2024

Alabama pastor says God fulfills promise to never abandon His followers in a tense world

Jesus Christ and the love of God are a constant, an Alabama-based pastor told Fox News Digital. Unlike worldly things, Jesus promised to be with his followers forever.

March 4, 2024

'Spring training' for Christians is what Lent is all about, says college chancellor in Colorado

Lent, the period before Easter, plays a role for Christians similar to spring training does for baseball, said Dr. Donald Sweeting of Colorado Christian University.

March 3, 2024

Texas pastor says without Jesus Christ, 'we do not know the way of peace'

Rev. Jeremiah Johnston of Prestonwood Baptist Church reflects on Romans 5:1-2, explaining how Christ, with his message of peace, has the ability to change lives.

March 2, 2024

This prayer is 'not comfortable,' but the Stations of the Cross help bring hope during Lent

The Stations of the Cross is a prayer practice that invites Christians to think about the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross on Good Friday. During Lent, many churches schedule this on Fridays.

March 1, 2024

Christian author says Lent is a time of love, not legalism

Author Laura Gallier of Houston reflects on Lenten practices and the temptation toward legalism during the liturgical season. Fasting is about love, she said — and growing closer to God.

February 28, 2024

Cardinal Burke announces 'significant novena' to pray for Church against 'forces of sin'

Cardinal Raymond Burke is asking people to pray for the intercession of the Virgin Mary for the sake of the Church and the world against the forces of sin.