The final day of Lent is also known as Holy Thursday. Why is Lent 40 days? Lent's 40 days represents the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert before starting his public ministry.

The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ahead of the Easter holiday. The period has been practiced every spring for thousands of years to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus ...

For 40 days, millions of Catholics and members of some other Christian denominations around the world will observe Lent, a solemn time of prayer, fasting, self-denial and giving that leads up to ...

Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights before starting his ministry and Boone said he uses the practice to get into a more spiritual frame of mind and nearer to God, although it should not be ...

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, held in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. This year, Lent begins on March 5 and ends on April 17.

The final day of Lent is also known as Holy Thursday. Why is Lent 40 days? Lent's 40 days represents the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert before starting his public ministry.