The 40 days of Lent are a time of reflection, abstinence and alms-giving for Christians of the Catholic persuasion. The season starts with Ash Wednesday (Feb.25, 2009), and ends with Palm Sunday, which leads into Holy Week with its observance of The Way of the Cross...
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