Ash Wednesday calls fire-scarred faithful to walk path of sorrow, renewal
The faithful trudged up the hill to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center on the first Ash Wednesday after the Eaton Fire, ...
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What is Ash Wednesday and when is it? Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?
Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day marking the start of Lent, falls on March 5, 2025. Lent will extend for 46 days, concluding with Easter Sunday on April 20, 2025. While considered the ...
PHOTOS: Catholics commemorate Ash Wednesday in NYC
New York’s Catholics observe the start of Lent throughout the city on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Today marks the beginning ...
Scenes from Ash Wednesday mass at one of South Florida’s oldest Catholic churches
Pews were packed at an Ash Wednesday mass led by Miami’s Archbishop Thomas Wenski at Broward’s oldest Catholic Church earlier ...
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At Ash Wednesday Mass, Cardinal McElroy urges faithful to ‘give whole hearts to God’ during Lent
Cardinal Wilton Gregory (at right), the retiring archbishop of Washington, dispenses ashes to Cardinal Robert McElroy, the ...
Pope Francis remains hospitalized on Ash Wednesday as Vatican begins Lent without him
ROME (TNND) — Vatican officials said Pope Francis is resting on this Ash Wednesday, the start of the solemn Lenten period.
Ash Wednesday 2025: List of Foods Safe for Catholics To Eat During Lent
Catholics observe Lent through fasting and abstinence, avoiding meat on specific days. These are some of the permitted foods.
Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak hosting 'Ash and Dash' event for Ash Wednesday
Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, officially marking the start of Lent, a 40-day period observed by many Christians worldwide ...