Wondering why a small dusty cross anoints the foreheads of Christians once a year? They're celebrating Ash Wednesday, which for many also marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus ...

Ashes in the form of a cross could be seen across the foreheads of many Catholics and Christians on March 5, marking the solemn day of Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten season.

Many worshipers will receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads on Wednesday, meant to show that a person belongs to Jesus Christ.

Catholic Mass and Distribution of Ashes at the Catholic Center; Noon: Ecumenical Worship Service with Distribution of Ashes in the Main Chapel at Hendricks Chapel; 1:30 p.

The faithful trudged up the hill to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center on the first Ash Wednesday after the Eaton Fire ... I leave with hope in my heart.” Paulina Baeza of Fillmore brought four ...