Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in Western Christianity. Here's what ash means on Ash Wednesday as well as the history of how this tradition came to be.

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 a quiet turning point in the Christian calendar-a day set aside for prayer, reflection and fasting across ...

What is not allowed during Lent? Many Christians abstain from meat on Fridays and fast on specific days. What to know ...

Here's everything you need to know about the start of both Ash Wednesday and Lent, and more on how these traditions came to be.

Today, the First Lady and I join the millions of Christians in the United States and around the world in observing Ash Wednesday—a solemn day of prayer ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Merciful God, you called us forth from the dust of the earth; you claimed us for Christ in the waters of baptism. Look upon us as we enter these ...

Some St. Louis area churches are offering drive-thru ash services throughout the day on Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent on Feb. 18, 2026. Learn about its meaning, fasting rules, meat abstinence, and Visalia Mass times for the holy day.

Episcopal Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe plans to take an uncommon stance on immigration enforcement on Ash Wednesday – a prayerful ...