Ash Wednesday calls fire-scarred faithful to walk path of sorrow, renewal
The faithful trudged up the hill to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center on the first Ash Wednesday after the Eaton Fire, ...
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Ash Wednesday observed
T-L Photo/GAGE VOTA Eucharistic Minister Paula Pollock marks the foreheads of Ana Vazquez and J.P. Paredes with ashes on Ash ...
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Easter season ushered in with annual Ash Wednesday observances
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent in many Christian denominations. The 40-day period leads up to Holy Week, some of the ...
Metro Detroit Christians mark Ash Wednesday as start of Lent
Not only did Wednesday mark the start of Lent, the Christian season before Easter, it also marked the end of an era. Detroit ...
PHOTOS: Ash Wednesday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver held Ash Wednesday services on March 5, 2025.
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What is Ash Wednesday and when is it? Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?
Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day marking the start of Lent, falls on March 5, 2025. Lent will extend for 46 days, concluding with Easter Sunday on April 20, 2025. While considered the most ...
Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak hosts 'Ash and Dash' event for Ash Wednesday
The cars came early at Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak. This is the the 10th year of 'Ash and Dash' at the church, ...
Good Question: Why do people put ashes on their heads for Ash Wednesday?
Other historians say around the the year 1000, a priest named Aelfric said members of the church should put ashes upon their ...