That’s a problem because in the Gospel reading for a day as important in the liturgical calendar as today is, being Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, Jesus basically begs his disciples ...

If you’ve ever seen people walking around with smudged crosses on their foreheads and wondered what it’s all about, welcome to Ash Wednesday—the day that kicks off the season of Lent with deep ...

This year, Ash Wednesday — a solemn day of fasting and reflection to mark the start of Christianity's most penitent season — on March 5. In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Lenten ... excluding Sundays, of reflection, repentance, sacrifice and spiritual growth. It is primarily observed by Catholics but other denominations such ...

It’s that time of year again — Ash Wednesday. A time when I used to feel the three g’s — glum, guilt and gloom — and enter into the season of self-punishment. The reminder that ‘I came ...

They're celebrating Ash Wednesday, which for many also marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and reflection leading up to Easter. Here's what you need to know about a holiday marked ...

Know the dates for the end of Lent, Holy Week and Easter Sunday in 2025. Why does Easter start late this year?

It’s a day of repentance. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, a period of reflection, fasting and prayer leading up to Easter that many of the Christian faith observe, according to ...

The Center for Faith, Action and Ministry (CFAM) provides a variety of events and retreats for students to observe Lent.

Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and reflection for Christians. Observed with the application of ashes on the forehead, it signifies penance and humility. This day ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and repentance observed by Christians. During Lent, believers focus on Christ's life and sacrifice. Ashes, symbolizing ...