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 ...

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. ... “Prayer,” Wilson said, “purifies intentions and relates everything back to God.

Finding Faith: Ash Wednesday is a reminder of our place "As somber as the observance can be, I am deeply moved by Ash Wednesday, a holy day of prayer in the Christian tradition, and also the first ...

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.

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 ...

Ash Wednesday is this week, kicking off Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation to honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.

ST. LOUIS — Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the time leading up to Holy Week and Easter Sunday. This year it falls on March 5. Some St. Louis area churches are offering drive-thru ash ...

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. ANNA REED/THE ...

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, Ash Wednesday is recognized nearly a month later on Wednesday, March 5.