You can mark the start of Lent in a single moment: ashes on the forehead, a short phrase, and a choice to slow down. Ash Wednesday begins a 40-day season of focused prayer, fasting, and reflection ...

SAN ANTONIO — After a busy Tuesday filled with celebration, many Catholic and other religious communities across San Antonio are shifting their focus to prayer, reflection and renewal. Wednesday marks ...

On Wednesday, many Christians will show up to work with ashes smudged on their foreheads. Many more will head to church on their lunch break or after work to receive a cross of ashes on their face.

Christians commonly celebrate Ash Wednesday with ashes on their forehead and fasting to start the Lenten season, according to britannica.com. The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the ...

Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, March 5. It is the first day of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving. On Ash Wednesday, priests place ash crosses on worshipers' foreheads to indicate they ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When is Ash Wednesday in 2026? What to know about the start of Lent The Christian observance of Ash Wednesday Feb. 18 this year ...

Episcopal Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe plans to take an uncommon stance on immigration enforcement on Ash Wednesday – a prayerful middle ground. Duncan-Probe and other Episcopal and Catholic church ...