The ashes placed in the sign of a cross on worshipers' foreheads on Ash Wednesday are supposed to be made from last year's Palm Sunday palm branches, according to the Catholic News Agency.

Ash Wednesday, also known as the Day of Ashes ... although those two smaller meals should not equal a full meal, according to the Catholic News Agency. However, fasting is exempted for children or the ...

The faithful trudged up the hill to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center on the first Ash Wednesday ... my children would know how to love Jesus and follow Him and find the healing and comfort I ...

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and reflection in preparation of Easter.

Shameless plug, we’re here every week. We’d love to have you”  These words, issued by our very own Fr. Francis on this year’s Ash Wednesday 9pm mass, are ones I’m sure all of us who go to church have ...

Ash Wednesday is on March 5 ... according to the Catholic News Agency. However, fasting is exempted for children or the elderly. Fat Tuesday, which translates to Mardi Gras in French, is on ...

According to the Museum of the Bible, Pope Gregory, the 64th leader of the Catholic Church ... supposed to eat meat on Ash Wednesday or Fridays during Lent. However, children and elderly people ...

Several local congregations — including St. Michael Catholic Church in Greenfield— honored Ash Wednesday this week, marking the start of Lent. Many Christians use 40 days of Lent as a time for ...

Ash Wednesday is on March 5 ... according to the Catholic News Agency. However, fasting is exempted for children or the elderly. Fat Tuesday, which translates to Mardi Gras in French, is on ...