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 ...

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.

Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the day after Mardi Gras and the start of the Christian Lenten season that leads up to Easter. During the season, Christians around the world observe a period of reflection ...

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.

Pope Francis said that Lent is a time to share our deepest desires, worries and weaknesses with the Lord in prayer: ‘Let us make space for the prayer of silent adoration, in which we experience the ...

(NEXSTAR) – Ash Wednesday is upon us, which means some may have ashes upon them. Not sure what that means? Let’s explain. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter ...

DALLAS — Ash Wednesday, an important day for Catholics, is going to look different this year. Instead of the priest or deacon using ashes to make the sign of the cross on people's foreheads, ashes ...

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 ...

NEW YORK -- Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent for Christians around the world. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to Catholic students in East Flatbush who say their focus is on praying for peace.