Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the season of Lent,” says Father Hank Lanik, the Rector at the Cathedral of the Immaculate ...

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Ash Wednesday marked the start of Lent for Catholics, beginning a 40-day season of prayer, reflection and repentance leading up to Easter.

Lent, the 40 days leading up to Holy Week for Christians, ends on Easter Sunday.

Why meat is not eaten during Lent, which days the abstinence applies and what is the religious significance within the ...

Snow didn't dampen the enthusiasm of these Utah Christians, who observed the start of Lent at solemn Ash Wednesday services.

Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent season. Wondering where to get ashes near me? Here's when, where, and what ...

After a busy Tuesday filled with celebration, many Catholic and other religious communities across San Antonio are shifting ...

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection for Christians. Learn about its meaning, traditions, and the dates for Mardi Gras, Easter and Holy Week in 2026.

Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a period of fasting and reflection for Christians, leading to Easter. Traditions include receiving ashes and Friday fish fries.

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Catholics making use of the protections afforded to creators under U.S trademark law is nothing new, but it's a balancing act not easily managed.

One of the kids asked, ‘where do the ashes come from?’” Unsatisfied with giving the boy the quickest answer — that the ashes came from a local religious-goods store — Father Weir decided to dig into ...