Lent is intentionally focusing on what we don't want to focus on, such that we might be reminded we aren't God. And thank goodness!" The use of ashes as a sign of mourning is found in the Torah ...

Lent, a period of prayer, fasting, and giving, ends on April 17, 2025. Easter Sunday is on April 20, 2025. Ash Wednesday is officially here and the start of the Lenten season is underway.

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on March 5, 2025. Lent is a period of prayer, fasting, and giving for Christians. Ashes represent death and repentance, reminding Christians of human mortality.

The ashes mark the start of the 40 days of Lent, a season of fasting, reflection and penance in preparation for Holy Week and Easter Sunday, this year April 9, ...

Lent is a season of preparation for Easter. Skip to Article. Set weather. Back To Main Menu Close. ... Lent starts with Ash Wednesday ashes, prayer, fasting. Updated: Feb. 22, 2023, 12:53 p.m.

Lent 2025: Why people walk around with a smudged cross of ashes on their foreheads on Lent and why do Christians give things up for this festival before Easter? Saturday, Jun 21, 2025.

Ash Wednesday is Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon word "lencten" meaning "spring." Lent also comes from a German word "lenz ...

Ash Wednesday marks the start to Lent, when Catholics may be get ashes on their forehead and choose to give something up for the 40-day period. Diddy trial: A verdict has been reached after two ...

On Ash Wednesday, many Christians fast and begin penance by giving up something for Lent. ... Lent starts with Ash Wednesday ashes, prayer, fasting. Updated: Mar. 05, 2025, 9:01 a.m.

The Rev. Tom Kryder-Reid, right, signs the cross of ashes on the forehead of Siara Reyes, as others wait their turn, on Ash Wednesday "Ashes On The Go!" offered at Christ Church Cathedral on ...

Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will celebrate Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, with community ashes and a book study. The Rev. Tammy Scott, lead pastor, invites the community to ...