The tradition dates as far back as 601 AD, when 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory cemented the Lent as permanent tradition, according to the Museum of the Bible. At this time, Lent ...

Lent is 40 days to represent the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert before starting his own public ministry. Where do the ashes smudged on worshipers' foreheads come from?

They observe this practice as a form of penance or a small sacrifice, in remembrance of Jesus' 40 days in the desert and the crucifixion that followed. But why meat specifically? Consensus among ...

This represents the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert before starting his public ministry. During Lent, many believers give up certain luxuries — such as sweets ...

By the 7th century, the observance was extended to 40 days to mirror Jesus’ time in the desert. Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, falls on April 17, 2025. It commemorates the Last ...