The holy day, also known as the Day of Ashes, has roots all the way back to the Middle Ages. While most commonly associated with the Roman Catholic Church, it is observed by many Western Christian ...

Ash Wednesday is on March 5, also known as the Day of Ashes, where you may see people with ashes in the shape of a cross smudged on their forehead or abstaining from eating meat. Ash Wednesday is ...

Lent is a period of prayer, fasting, and giving for Christians. Ashes represent death and repentance, reminding Christians of human mortality. Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ's ...

Thanks for joining today’s study about ashes, prompted this week by Ash Wednesday. If you are unfamiliar with Ash Wednesday, it marks the beginning of Lent — 40 days that ends on Palm Sunday ...

Mardi Gras season is over, and we are headed straight into Lent. Before Lent, Christians will show of their ashes Wednesday, March 5, as part of Ash Wednesday. What is Ash Wednesday or Day of Ashes?

Ash Wednesday is on March 5, also known as the Day of Ashes, where you may see people with ashes in the shape of a cross smudged on their forehead or abstaining from eating meat. Ash Wednesday is ...

Christians commonly celebrate Ash Wednesday with ashes on their forehead and fasting to start the Lenten season, according to britannica.com. The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and ...

During Lent, believers focus on Christ's life and sacrifice. Ashes, symbolizing mortality, are distributed during Ash Wednesday services. Mardi Gras season is over, and we are headed straight into ...