MILWAUKEE — Millions of Christians around the world are recognizing Ash Wednesday this week, marking the beginning of Lent. Ashes displayed on parishioners' foreheads in the shape of a cross ...

On Ash Wednesday, many Christians fast and begin penance by giving up something for Lent. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the last day of indulgence allowed before the period of fasting and penitence.

Ash Wednesday is officially here! The Christian season of Lent — the 6-week period that leads up to Easter — starts. What we know on dates, meanings and more.

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts until Holy Thursday, which marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum—the three days ...

Lent is a great time to repent- to return to God and re-focus one’s life to be more in line with Jesus. It’s a 40-day trial run in changing one’s lifestyle and letting God change one’s heart.

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on March 5, 2025. Lent, a period of prayer, fasting, and giving, ends on April 17, 2025. Easter Sunday is on April 20, 2025.

This means that Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent also change. Here's what to know about Easter 2025 season and when Ash Wednesday, Lent and Good Friday happen this year.

Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent start today. Lent will end on Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Easter egg alternatives: Here are 5 fun Easter crafts instead of dyeing expensive eggs ...

Ash Wednesday 2025 arrives late this year Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, will be observed on March 5, 2025. The last time Ash Wednesday fell in March was 2022, when it was on March 2.

Ash Wednesday has arrived, and Lent 2025 has officially begun. For millions of Christians around the world, this marks the beginning of a spring tradition in honor of Jesus Christ's resurrection ...

Wednesday is the first day of Lent, and many Christians will observe the day by going to Mass to be blessed with ashes. Lent is observed by Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians ...

Ash Wednesday falls on March 5 this year, marking the start of Lent. Here's why some people wear ashes on their foreheads during the day.