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What are “vigils”? Why do we have them?

What are “vigils”? Why do we have them?

Who were the first monks and nuns?

Who were the first monks and nuns?

Train with the real (Catholic) Jedi…

Train with the real (Catholic) Jedi…

Why do we put ashes on our heads every year?

Why do we put ashes on our heads every year?

What is “St. Michael’s Lent”?

What is “St. Michael’s Lent”?

What’s every Catholic mom’s favorite phrase?

What’s every Catholic mom’s favorite phrase?

Why are beer and pretzels considered ideal Lenten fare?

Why are beer and pretzels considered ideal Lenten fare?

Operation Lent: One Week Down!

Operation Lent: One Week Down!

Catholics have put ashes on their foreheads for how long?

Catholics have put ashes on their foreheads for how long?

What is a traditional treat on Shrove Tuesday?

What is a traditional treat on Shrove Tuesday?