For more than a billion Christians across the globe, Ash Wednesday marks the official start of Lent, 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving leading up to Easter. The purpose of the season is ...

Posted: March 6, 2025 | Last updated: March 6, 2025 Folks celebrated Ash Wednesday March 5, a holy day of prayer and repentance for Christians.

Hundreds of believers across the state celebrated Ash Wednesday, a religious day of fasting and prayer that marks the start of the season of Lent for Christians.

“This Ash Wednesday, we join in prayer with the tens of millions of American Catholics and other Christians beginning the holy season of Lent — a time of spiritual anticipation of the passion ...

“This Ash Wednesday, we join in prayer with the tens of millions of American Catholics and other Christians beginning the holy season of Lent — a time of spiritual anticipation of the passion ...

St. Michael Lutheran Church in Wellington is doing their drive-thru Ash Wednesday blessings. It allows people with busy schedules and health problems to stick to their tradition of Lent.

Hundreds of people made their way to a White Oak church on Wednesday morning to get ashes to start the Lenten season. Faith Lutheran Church had its annual drive-thru service from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent, is a time for fasting, prayer, and self-reflection. Observers often engage in activities such as making ashes, journaling, and practicing acts of kindness ...

As we observe Ash Wednesday and enter into the Lenten season, it’s important to reflect on our spiritual journey and seek a deeper connection with God.

Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and reflection for Christians. Observed with the application of ashes on the forehead, it signifies penance and humility.

As we observe Ash Wednesday and enter into the Lenten season, it’s important to reflect on our spiritual journey and seek a deeper connection with God. A Prayer For Ash Wednesday: Merciful God ...

Catholics worldwide are observing Ash Wednesday as Pope Francis continues his recovery, keeping him in their prayers as they begin the Lenten season.