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 ...

For those who don't want to miss getting an Ash Wednesday blessing, there are multiple fast-and-easy options in the Augusta area Here's a look at some of the places where ashes will be available.

It may appear odd, but it is a mark people that practice Christianity receive at Mass on Ash Wednesday, one of the "most popular and important holy days" in the religion. It also marks the ...