Ash Wednesday is March 5, which marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of repentance, fasting and prayer. Many worshipers will receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads on ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday 2025, which falls on March 5 this year, marks the official beginning of the Christian season of Lent, which culminates with Easter on April ...

Editor’s Note: The article first published in 2020 by The Conversation. For Christians, the death and resurrection of Jesus is a pivotal event commemorated each year during a season of preparation ...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Christians will observe Ash Wednesday on March 5, ushering in the 40-day season of Lent, when the faithful prepare for Easter by doing penance for sins and seeking spiritual ...

Homily for Ash Wednesday, Year C, by James Hanvey, S.J. “What time is it?” How often have we asked or been asked that question? Sometimes it’s an innocent question. A genuine, simple asking, seeking ...

Find today’s readings here. I am a hypocrite. At least I often feel like one—especially when it comes to matters of faith. That’s a problem because in the Gospel reading for a day as important in the ...

This is the Daily Gospel for today, March 8, 2025, which is the Saturday after Ash Wednesday. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March ...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Christians are observing Ash Wednesday, ushering in the 40-day season of Lent, when the faithful prepare for Easter by doing penance for sins and seeking spiritual renewal through ...