The practice caught on and spread, and in 1091 Pope Urban II decreed that “on Ash Wednesday everyone, clergy and laity, men and women, will receive ashes.” It’s been going on ever since. 2.

The day that begins the Lenten season is called Ash Wednesday. Here are four things to know about it. 1. ... a sacred ...

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22: Holy Communion Worship Service and the Imposition of Ashes at 7:00 p.m. Grace Lutheran. POTTSTOWN — Grace Lutheran Church, 660 N. Charlotte St., ...

Parishioners gather at Bethesda Episcopal Church on 26 Washington St. in Saratoga Springs on Ash Wednesday for a Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes led by Rev. Charles Wallace. Ash ...

Here are five interesting facts about Lent. 1. The meaning of ashes. Ash Wednesday worship involves church services where ashes are placed in the shape of a cross on worshipers' foreheads.

In a conversation with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., on “Preach,” James Hanvey, S.J., reflects on the universal appeal of Ash Wednesday: “Everyone is drawn to the ashes—for whatever reason.” ...

On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, we will join members of St. Paul’s Lutheran, Sassamansville, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s for a service of Imposition of Ashes and communion.

Wednesday’s winter storm is putting a pause on usual Ash Wednesday plans. Some churches are still holding services for the beginning of lent, while others are postponing services, or going virtual.

During the morning, he participated in an Ash Wednesday celebration, receiving ashes and Holy Communion. Pope Francis blesses faithful during the weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall on ...

In New Orleans, many churches offer Ash Wednesday services as well as drive-thru ashes for those wishing to receive a blessing ahead of their work day. Skip to content NOWCAST WDSU News at 10pm ...

During the morning he participated in an Ash Wednesday celebration, receiving ashes and Holy Communion. He later set to work, which included a call to the Rev. Gabriel Romanelli, the Argentine ...

Ash Wednesday. Francis' treatment continues as the Vatican prepares for Lent, ... On Tuesday, the Vatican said the retreat would go ahead without Francis but in "spiritual communion" with him.