Lent and Life

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What is Lent? Explore Christian practices, observances leading to Easter Sunday

Lent is a season of spiritual reflection and sacrifice in the weeks leading up to Easter Sunday, one of the most important holidays on the Christian calendar.

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Ash Wednesday is a time for renewal and 'remembering the need for God,' says Maine priest

On Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, Fr. Patrick Finn of Prince of Peace in Maine reflects on Matthew 6:5 — and says ashes are not a sign of holiness, but rather a sign of sinfulness.

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Prayer app Hallow breaks records after its Super Bowl ad spot: 'Glory to God'

Hallow saw its biggest download spike ever following its Super Bowl ad, which aired in 15 markets during the big game. The ad features Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie.

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At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit manifests in each believer in a 'radically unique way,' says faith leader

Pentecost Sunday, the conclusion of the Easter season, occurs 50 days after Easter Sunday. It marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and Mary.

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Example set by persecuted Christians is both 'inspiring' and 'convicting,' says Pennsylvania evangelist

Christians today need to model the joy of living a Christian life, Don Shenk of The Tide Ministry told Fox News Digital. He also pointed to the example of persecuted Christians as an inspiring aid.

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Jesus represents the human face of God — and how much God loves us, says Missouri priest

This week's Bible verse is from the Gospel of John, one of the four gospels in the New Testament. Jesus tells people that he is the way, the truth and the life.

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New Jersey families bring Kirk Cameron to 'tears of hope' at 10th public library book event

Kirk Cameron has been speaking to American families at public libraries across the nation as part of a book tour — and in New Jersey, he told Fox News Digital he was brought to "tears of hope."

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Jesus Christ is 'radically inclusive' in the Gospel of John, says Massachusetts faith leader

The instruction of Jesus that he is "the gate" for salvation may seem "exclusive" but is actually anything but, said Dr. James Spencer, a Massachusetts-based theologian.

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Ohio university's students ditch smartphones in favor of faith and friends: 'Amazing thing'

One college in Ohio, Franciscan University of Steubenville, has a new pilot program in which students set aside their smartphones for four years — and, in return, receive tuition assistance.

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Tradition over technology: University students ditch smartphones for relationships with God, others

Fox News Chief Religion Correspondent Lauren Green discusses a student movement at Franciscan University of Steubenville to ditch smartphones in exchange for fostering relationships with God and previews her podcast, "Lighthouse Faith."

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Jesus had a 'plan, a mission and a mandate' that continued after his resurrection, Texas faith leader says

The Gospel story of Jesus encountering two travelers on the road to Emmaus is a lesson of how Jesus died for all and fulfilled Messianic prophecies, said Texas-based pastor Brandon Jenkins.