Also known as the Day of Ashes, this traditional day of repentance for Christians, and observed by various denominations, ...

Discover heartfelt messages and quotes to share on Ash Wednesday 2025, marking the beginning of Lent with reflection and ...

Photos: Catholics around the Lehigh Valley attended services to mark Ash Wednesday, observed on the first day of Lent.

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...

Marking the beginning of the holiest time in the Christian calendar, Ash Wednesday comes with its own set of customs.

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent. Here's everything to know about why it is celebrated by Christians, where to get the ...

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of reflection and repentance in the Christian faith. Believers observe the day by fasting and receiving ashes in the shape of a cross on their forehead.

The history of Ash Wednesday is far-reaching. Originally, Lent served as a period for Christians to prepare for Easter ...

In a conversation with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., on “Preach,” James Hanvey, S.J., reflects on the universal appeal of Ash ...

For many Catholics and Christians, Ash Wednesday kicks off Lent and the Easter season next week. Here's what Ash Wednesday is, why Lent is 40 days.

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on March 5, 2025. Lent is a period of prayer, fasting, and giving for Christians. Ashes represent death and repentance, reminding Christians of human mortality ...