Why ashes on Ash Wednesday? By Fr. Paul Jarvis Pastor of Guardian Angels Church & School First of all, Ash Wednesday – the first day of Lent, the penitential season prior to Easter ...

Easter Sunday may still be more than two months away, but the Easter season kicks off in less than a month with the arrival ...

For those who don't want to miss getting an Ash Wednesday blessing, there are multiple ... Church's welcome center will be 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for prayer. Ashes will be available at the daily office ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day period in which Christians worldwide observe a period of reflection, prayer ...

Believers in Christ around the world observe Ash Wednesday as a time for prayers, acts of charity, and mortifications. It is also the period when the faithful practice good deeds, such as ...

Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his resurrection. After sunset, the Easter Vigil is often celebrated it is a a ...

This year, Ash Wednesday falls on March 5. The Roman Catholic day of fasting marks the first day of the season of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer and repentance leading up to Easter Sunday.

The season of Lent begins Wednesday for many Christian denominations ... and receive either ashes, a blessing, prayers or all of the above. "This is a great way to bring the church to the ...

It may appear odd, but it is a mark people that practice Christianity receive at Mass on Ash Wednesday ... to be celebrated with self-sacrifice, prayer and other religious activities leading ...