The purpose of Ash Wednesday is to focus your heart on prayer and repentance through communion and confession. In the Catholic Church tradition, a priest places ashes on the head to represent the dust ...

Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Joy hosted Ash Wednesday activities geared toward children and youth Wednesday evening. Open to the public, the event featured a soup supper; a church service ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and prayer observed by Christians. The 40 days of Lent represent the time Jesus spent fasting in the desert. This year, Ash ...

Overview: While Ash Wednesday is often associated with the start of Lent and abstaining from certain foods, drinks or creature comforts for just over a month, the spiritual goal is to reflect Christ’s ...

Christians not only around the country but around the world are celebrating Ash Wednesday today which marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says this is a time to ...

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Alternate Side Parking rules will be suspended in New York City on Ash Wednesday. On Wednesday, drivers will not need to move their cars for street cleaning, meaning you ...

Ash Wednesday is this week, kicking off Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation to honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday ...

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 ...

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.

(KLFY) — As Mardi Gras comes to an end many Catholics in the Acadiana area are preparing for the beginning of Lent. Here are the Catholics churches hosting masses and ash services across Acadiana.