Most people know that some Christian churches put ashes on the forehead of those coming on Ash Wednesday. Why do we do this? The older formula for applying ashes was, “Remember that you are dust ...

Some St. Louis area churches are offering drive-thru ash services throughout the day on Wednesday. Clergy members will be on hand to offer a short prayer and ashes at multiple locations in the area.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus Christ' resurrection.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.

The United Methodist Church of Libertyville, at 429 Brainerd Ave., Libertyville, will be offering a special Drive-Through Ash Wednesday Blessing on March 5. This unique event is open to everyone ...

Faith Ashes in a flash: Where you can get a drive-thru blessing this Ash Wednesday Some St. Louis area churches are offering drive-thru ash services throughout the day on Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season for the Christian faith, and Alexander invited people to have a full day of reflection by receiving their ashes in the morning.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. The 40-day season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving is observed by Christians around the world. Some churches mark the foreheads of worshippers with ...

Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period is a tectonic time of year leading up to Easter. What we know on date, meaning and more.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.