The idea is to meet Christians where they are, said the Rev. Emily Mellott, a New Jersey pastor who helped popularize the practice.
Christians around the world observe Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. Check out our special collection of wishes, images, greetings, quotes and messages.
Ash Wednesday is the kickoff of the season of Lent that is one of five on the Catholic liturgical calendar, along with Advent, Christmas, Easter, ...
Marked by the somber ritual of receiving ashes on the forehead, Ash Wednesday signifies the beginning of Lent, a significant period of reflection and ...
February 14 is a day when we celebrate love. This year, with Ash Wednesday falling on Valentine's Day, for Christians the emphasis expands to God's love.
We'll go over the history of Ash Wednesday in the Christian church, answer whether or not it's just a Catholic observance and if the Bible references this type ...
Ash Wednesday, like Valentine's Day, lands on Feb. 14 this year, marking the start of the Lenten season.
What is Ash Wednesday, and why do people put ash on their foreheads on this day? Read on to discover Ash Wednesday's importance, marking the start of Lent ...