The Catholic Diocese of El Paso has issued a statement regarding the coronavirus (Covid-19) and how to best continue observing Lent during this pandemic.
Turns out the point behind fasting during Lent isn’t to drop 10 pounds, or make money for the fish industry, it’s to remember and feel the sacrifice Christ made for us.
If you don't see your church listed, call their office to find out when you can get ashes. Some churches are self-serve and others have Mass before they administer them.
Today is Fat Tuesday, and tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, begins the Catholic season of Lent. It's a time of "giving up" things, and eating fish on Fridays. I was always taught that you can't eat beef or chicken on Fridays during Lent, but I never really knew why. It took some d…
Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is a day of celebration, enjoying rich foods, drink and overindulgence all leading up to Ash Wednesday where folks usually fast for the Lenten season.