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The holy season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends before the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. However, fasting maystill lasts until Easter.

The Service of the Great Three Hours’ Agony on Good Friday is held from noon until 3 pm, corresponding to the time duration that the Bible records as darkness covering the land during Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross

See scenes from the Feb. 14 Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul celebrated by Archbishop Pérez.

Watch the Ash Wednesday Mass live on Feb. 14, at 12:05 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. 

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, marks the beginning of Lent for Christians throughout the world, and today Archbishop Pérez will be the main celebrant and homilist at the 12:05 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral Basilica.

U.S. bishops say Lenten penance beats sweets with your sweetheart, so celebrate tonight instead.

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This morning’s Gospel reading is Mark 13:33–37: Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and plac...

Advent is a season that brings to mind the Two Comings of Christ.

In many ways the Church's year follows the changing of the seasons and enters into a rhythm that speaks to the soul.