with Ash Wednesday becoming the official day for Christians to begin their observance of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and ...

“Lord, hear our prayer,” they responded in unison ... “May God bless you and the Virgin protect you. Thank you.” Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, 40 days spent in repentance ...

Lent, a season of penance that includes prayer, fasting and almsgiving, begins with Ash Wednesday—a holy day of prayer and fasting. Traditionally, "lent" referred to the lengthening of the days ...

Lent in 2025 began on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and ends on Thursday, April 17. Lent is a period of spiritual reflection, ...

The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ... of Saint Paul & Minneapolis shared on its website. During Ash Wednesday, ashes are placed on a worshiper's forehead in the shape ...

Lent, the 40-day period of prayer and fasting before Easter, ends this Thursday, April 17, 2025. Holy Week, the most ...

Origin of the tradition of using ashes On Ash Wednesday, many Christians have ... So as centuries went on, the church’s public prayer at the beginning of Lent added a phrase, “Let us change ...

According to Britannica.com, Ash Wednesday is "a solemn reminder of ... often accompanied by fasting or prayer. Historically, early Christians observed Lent over six weeks (36 days), excluding ...

he curbed his participation in Ash Wednesday and Holy Week events, which call for the pope to be outdoors in the cold leading services, participating in processions and presiding over prayers in the ...

reflecting on the deeper meaning of Ash Wednesday and Lent, a season lasting until Easter that includes prayer, fasting and reflection for many Catholics and other Christian denominations.