What is Ash Wednesday? What to know about the first day of Lent

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus ...
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Ash Wednesday is today — start of Lent. How long is it? Why Christians wear ashes, give things up

Ash Wednesday is officially here and the start of the Lenten season is underway. The religious holiday is a significant part of the Christian faith despite undergoing multiple changes throughout the ...
National Catholic Register

Step Into the Mystery of Lent

After this year’s extended period of Ordinary Time, Christian believers will soon begin the penitential season of Lent. St. Luke tells us that after his baptism, the Lord Jesus was “filled with the ...
The Courier-Journal

What is Ash Wednesday? When is the date? Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?

Christians commonly celebrate Ash Wednesday with ashes on their forehead and fasting to start the Lenten season, according to britannica.com. The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the ...