Every year, millions of Christians gather to participate in a deeply symbolic act that marks the start of Lent-Ash Wednesday. This solemn day stands apart in the Christian calendar, blending humility, ...

Ash Wednesday is on March 5, also known as the Day of Ashes, where you may see people with ashes in the shape of a cross smudged on their forehead or abstaining from eating meat. Ash Wednesday is a ...

Our traditional Lenten practices can certainly be shared with the younger members of the Church, helping us to pray together as parishes, schools and families. The Stations of the Cross are explained ...

Ash Wednesday is today, marking the start of Lent and the Christian Easter Season. The holy day, also known as the Day of Ashes, has roots all the way back to the Middle Ages. While most commonly ...

Valentine's Day is Wednesday, but for Christians will have another reason to celebrate as Ash Wednesday is also Feb. 14 in 2024. The religious holiday kicks off the Lenten season for Christians and ...

Spencer Lefebvre, a 10-year-old altar boy at St. Thomas Parish in Huntington, Mass., is eager to explain what he has in mind for Lent: “I'm going to say a rosary every Sunday night. And I'm going to ...

The season of Lent is rapidly approaching and for Christians, that means it's time to make sure Ash Wednesday is marked on your calendar. The holiday has seen multiple changes take place over the last ...

On Ash Wednesday, you may encounter Christians, especially Catholics, wearing a smudge of ashes on their foreheads. That could be a bit startling, unless you know the meaning behind this religious ...

Today marks the annual Ash Wednesday observance, a prominent date for many Christians across the globe. The annual event marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day fasting period–excluding Sundays–in which ...