Why meat is not eaten during Lent, which days the abstinence applies and what is the religious significance within the Catholic tradition.

There are several foods that are acceptable to eat on Ash Wednesday. These foods include milk, eggs, fish, grains, fruits and ...

Many Christians observe Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18, which begins the 40 days of Lent ahead of Easter on April 5.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus Christ' resurrection.

"Since Jesus sacrificed his flesh for us on Good Friday, we refrain from eating flesh meat in his honor on Fridays," stated the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Flesh meat includes the meat ...

If you’re a home chef or a backyard griller, you know the best meals come from having the best cuts of meat. This week on ...