Many worshipers will receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads on Wednesday, meant to show that a person belongs to Jesus Christ.

What is Ash Wednesday? For Roman Catholics, Ash Wednesday is the start of the 40-day season of Lent, which precedes the holiday of Easter, a commemoration of Jesus' resurrection.

What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday "is a day that offers all Christians a chance to reconnect with the reality of Jesus and his suffering for us because of sin and death. Deep down, we realize ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus Christ' resurrection.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.

What Is the Purpose of Ash Wednesday? Lent, a season of penance that includes prayer, fasting and almsgiving, begins with Ash Wednesday—a holy day of prayer and fasting.

This year, Valentine's Day coincides with Ash Wednesday, which for Christians is the start of the Lenten season of prayer, sacrifice and penance.

On Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, Fr. Patrick Finn of Prince of Peace in Maine reflects on Matthew 6:5 — and says ashes are not a sign of holiness, but rather a sign of sinfulness.

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. The six-week period is a significant time of year leading up to Easter.

Catholics around the Lehigh Valley attended services to mark Ash Wednesday, observed on the first day of Lent. See photos below. The Rev. John A. Krivak, pastor at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus ...

What is Ash Wednesday?In Christian tradition, Jesus spent 40 days in the desert fasting before his Crucifixion. So, for many practicing Christians, Ash Wednesday is spent fasting, praying their ...