Bible verses for Ash Wednesday help you pray and reflect on the meaning behind the day, and the Lenten season's traditions of repentance, fasting, and humility.

Is Ash Wednesday Mentioned in the Bible? As previously stated, while the holy day itself is not mentioned in scripture, dust and ashes represented the ideas of humility and penance in ancient Israel.

NOTE: This story was supplied by The Conversation via AP. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. (THE CONVERSATION) This coming Wednesday many Christians will arrive at work with a ...

Michael Laver, Rochester Institute of Technology This Ash Wednesday many Christians will arrive at work with a black cross smudged on their foreheads; countless more will slip into a church or a ...

Today marks the annual Ash Wednesday observance, a prominent date for many Christians across the globe. The annual event marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day fasting period–excluding Sundays ...

Ash Wednesday, the annual start of the liturgical season of Lent, "is a reminder that we say 'yes' to God by saying 'no' to things opposed to God," a Catholic priest told Fox News Digital.

During the season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, Christians worldwide remember the time Jesus spent in the desert; a Catholic priest in Massachusetts shared thoughts with Fox News Digital ...

What Is the Purpose of Ash Wednesday? Lent, a season of penance that includes prayer, fasting and almsgiving, begins with Ash Wednesday—a holy day of prayer and fasting.

Why Do Christians Wear Ashes on Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday is the traditional start of the Christian season of Lent.