Many worshipers will receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads on Wednesday, meant to show that a person belongs to Jesus Christ.

Ash Wednesday is March 5 ... When the priest applies the cross of ashes, he says to the worshiper: "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” He also may say “Repent and ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day that kicked off Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer and fasting to reflects the time Jesus Christ spent fasting in the desert ...

Last week on Ash Wednesday the words are spoken to many people who seek to follow Jesus – “Remember you are dust and to dust ...

You may find people with ash marks on their foreheads Wednesday ... are applied to a parishioner's forehead by a priest who says, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." ...

Yes, Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent ... Repent, and believe in the Gospel (Mk 1:14). Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return (Gn 3:19).

March 4 meant an annual milestone for thousands of local residents, possibly including participation in an Ash Wednesday church gathering. Students from Mead Hall and St. Mary Help of Christians ...

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” The ashes signify repentance for one's sins and a renewed commitment to God. For many Christians, Ash Wednesday is a day of ...

Ash Wednesday a significant day in the liturgical calendar that marks the start of the season of Lent and fasting.

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” The ashes signify repentance for one's sins and a renewed commitment to God. For many Christians, Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting, as well ...