Ash Wednesday begins the 40 days of Lent leading up to the Christian celebration of Easter. On Ash Wednesday, many Christians observe the tradition of placing ashes in a cross on the forehead, which ...

On Ash Wednesday, many Catholics will receive ashes on their forehead in the shape of a cross. The ashes are made from the palms from the previous Palm Sunday and they are a public sign of faith ...

Welcome to our series of Lent and Easter reflections. Our Ash Wednesday reflection, inspired by Matthew 6: 16-21, explores the significance of the cross of ash being marked on foreheads. Receive ...

The bands of light floated on the glass to form a cross - a divine sign to the faithful that they were witness to something special. Since Feb. 13 - Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent - the cross ...

Lent starts on Ash Wednesday. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week. In 2024 Lent begins on Wednesday 14 February and ends on Thursday 28 March. Lent is an old English word meaning 'lengthen'.

Family members of fallen firefighters react after laying a wreath during the Ash Wednesday 40th Anniversary Memorial Service Source: AAP / DIEGO FEDELE ...

"Ash Wednesday and I have been making music with Andrew on and off for over 40 years. Every time we reassembled after our ...

Jetstar said all flights to and from Bali until 12:00 Australian Eastern Daylight Time Thursday (04:00 GMT) have been cancelled. Other airlines which have followed suit include Hong Kong’s Cathay ...