25 Great Things You Can Do for Lent
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days of preparation for the Easter season when Christians are called to deepen their spiritual lives…
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An Ash Wednesday Experience: What I Learned by Wearing Ashes in a Secular Space
I always look forward to Ash Wednesday as a launchpad for the holiest time of the year. Leading up to this day a few years…
Why Ash Wednesday Is My Favorite Liturgical Day
Last year, my 6-year-old son came home from school on Ash Wednesday with the faint mark of ashes on his forehead. Like me, he often…
Why Ash Wednesday Isn’t a Downer
Although I was only 7 years old at the time, I will always remember the story of what I later referred to as “The Mystery…
