Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Merciful God, you called us forth from the dust of the earth; you claimed us for Christ in the waters of baptism. Look upon us as we enter these ...

Ash Wednesday marks a quiet turning point in the Christian calendar-a day set aside for prayer, reflection and fasting across many Western denominations. It follows the revelry of Shrove Tuesday and ...

Hundreds of believers across the state celebrated Ash Wednesday, a religious day of fasting and prayer that marks the start of the season of Lent for Christians. In Manchester, Father Jason Jalbert ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Many of the faithful across KELOLAND attended Ash Wednesday services to mark the beginning of the 40 days of Lent. The ailing Pope Francis is in the prayers of both Catholics ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Catholics worldwide are observing Ash Wednesday as Pope Francis continues his recovery, keeping him in their prayers as they begin the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday marks ...

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 ...

Today thousands of Christians in Alabama and millions worldwide will observe Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, the penitential season leading up to the celebration of Easter on April ...

Ash Wednesday is being observed on February 18, 2026, marking the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting and reflection in the Christian calendar. On this day, millions of Christians ...

Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection, marks the commencement of Lent, the most penitential season in the Christian calendar for Catholics and many other denominations. This period ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Catholics attend Ash Wednesday services marking the beginning of Lent, a 40‑day season of prayer, fasting and repentance in ...

The faithful across Hancock County gathered at services Wednesday, opening the season of Lent with prayer, penance and fasting. Ash Wednesday is the first day of the 40-day Lenten season, dedicated to ...