Ash Wednesday places the faithful in the place of Jesus’ entry into the desert before his death. It is a symbolic turning of one's heart toward God, recognizing the brokenness that exists and ...

It may appear odd, but it is a mark people that practice Christianity receive at Mass on Ash Wednesday, one of the "most popular and important holy days" in the religion. It also marks the ...

As spring moves into sight, the Christian Easter season is getting closer, and that starts with Ash Wednesday. However, this year's Easter season starts much later than usual. While Ash Wednesday ...

Fat Tuesday and the Mardi Gras celebrations will kick off a late start to the 2025 Lenten season — from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Unlike many other holidays, the date of Easter changes ...

With spring nearing, several religious celebrations are also on their way. Easter, Ash Wednesday which marks the start of Lenten season, Palm Sunday and Good Friday are all religious occasions ...

Key days leading up to Easter include Fat Tuesday on March 4, Ash Wednesday on March 5, Palm Sunday on April 13, and Good Friday on April 18.

Through the primary centuries, the Lenten fast was very stringent but loosened over time. Often called the Day of Ashes, Ash Wednesday starts Lent by focusing the Christian’s heart on repentance and ...

It always occurs the day before Ash Wednesday. Lent, a 40-day period of prayer and fasting in Christian traditions, begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and ends on Maundy Thursday, April 17 ...