Most people know that some Christian churches put ashes on the forehead of those coming on Ash Wednesday. Why do we do this? The older formula for applying ashes was, “Remember that you are dust, and ...

ST. LOUIS — Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the time leading up to Holy Week and Easter Sunday. This year it falls on March 5. Some St. Louis area churches are offering drive-thru ash ...

As we observe Ash Wednesday and enter into the Lenten season, it’s important to reflect on our spiritual journey and seek a deeper connection with God. Merciful God, you called us forth from the dust ...

PARKER, Colo. — The season of Lent begins Wednesday for many Christian denominations. The 40-day period that begins with Ash Wednesday leads up to Holy Week, some of the most sacred days in the church ...

The United Methodist Church of Libertyville, at 429 Brainerd Ave., Libertyville, will be offering a special Drive-Through Ash Wednesday Blessing on March 5. This unique event is open to everyone from ...

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.

MOORHEAD — As they remain closed for public services, pastors at Trinity Lutheran Church had to improvise to give out traditional Ash Wednesday blessings on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Members were invited to ...

This past Wednesday we celebrated Ash Wednesday. For many folks the whole concept of having ashes smeared on your forehead as a sign of repentance that seems strange. Whenever I do a graveside service ...

Each year, people of Christian faith around the world observe Lent. The 40-day period precedes Easter and is a time when followers engage in a variety of rituals including prayer, fasting, abstaining ...