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, ...
Good Question: Why do people put ashes on their heads for Ash Wednesday?
Other historians say around the the year 1000, a priest named Aelfric said members of the church should put ashes upon their ...
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Why is Easter so late in 2025? Here's the dates for Easter, Lent, and Ash Wednesday
Easter Sunday may still be more than two months away, but the Easter season kicks off in less than a month with the ...
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When is Ash Wednesday 2025? What to know about the religious day that starts Lent next week
Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, falls on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Lent is a 40-day period of prayer and fasting leading up to Easter Sunday, which ends on the Thursday before Easter.
PHOTOS: Ash Wednesday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver held Ash Wednesday services on March 5, 2025.
Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak hosts 'Ash and Dash' event for Ash Wednesday
The cars came early at Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak. This is the the 10th year of 'Ash and Dash' at the church, ...
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 ...
Can you eat meat on Ash Wednesday 2025? Can you eat eggs or drink coffee? A handy guide to fasting
There are several foods that are acceptable to eat on Ash Wednesday. These foods include milk, eggs, fish, grains, fruits and vegetables, according to Forklift and Palate. There also are no limits on ...