Tag: Ash Wednesday
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5 meaningful things to give up for Lent
Lent is a sacred 40-day journey in the Catholic Church, beginning on Ash Wednesday (February 18, 2026) and leading us toward the joy of Easter. Rooted in Christ’s own 40 days in the desert (Matthew 4:1–11), Lent calls us to three pillars: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving (Matthew 6:1–18). ”Giving up” something—known as fasting or penance—isn’t about self-improvement alone or mere discomfort; it’s a loving…