ash wednesday

As Lent begins Wednesday, drive-thru ashes are available in Louisiana.

Lent is a sacred time for Catholics in Southwest Louisiana, known for their strong faith and devotion. From fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday to meat abstinence on Fridays, locals embrace these traditions deeply. Many participate in the Stations of the Cross, extra prayer, and acts of charity as they prepare for Easter Sunday. Want to stay on top of Lent this year? The Hallow App offers prayer guides and challenges to help. What are you giving up or doing this Lent? Join the conversation!

In 2024 Mardi Gras arrived before Valentine's Day. In the New Year it looks as if Louisiana will have a lot more time to celebrate the season.

Hey Louisiana, if you're trying to wrap your head around how they figure out when the dates are for Ash Wednesday, Lent, and Easter? It's actually pretty cool!

Trying to wrap your head around how they figure out when the dates are for Ash Wednesday, Lent, and Easter? It's actually pretty cool!

Trying to wrap your head around how they figure out when the dates are for Ash Wednesday, Lent, and Easter? It's actually pretty cool!

Today is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent and many people are giving something up or fasting. Here's a great to fast for the Lenten season.

In recent years, abstaining from viewing internet porn has become a more and more popular way to celebrate Lent - and it has been having some unexpected results.

Ash Wednesday is traditionally a meatless day, but here at 99X we figured you'd wanna see some girls and their beef (and sometimes pork).  Just because it can't go in your mouth, doesn't mean you can't enjoy it right?  Even Kate Upton and Taylor Swift...