President Trump Issues Ash Wednesday Message as Lent Begins
On February 18, the White House released President Donald Trump’s official message marking Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent.…
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Lent Begins With a Stark Reminder: ‘Call Death for What It Is,’ Pope Leo Urged on Ash Wednesday
As the Church entered the holy season of Lent, Pope Leo XIV offered a sobering meditation on repentance, community, and…
Here’s Where Ash Wednesday Ashes Come From
On Ash Wednesday, Catholics across the world are marked with ashes in the sign of the cross on their foreheads,…
Is it appropriate to share pictures of your ashes on Ash Wednesday?
Each year a viral trend resurfaces on Ash Wednesday. Catholics post pictures of themselves with ashes on their foreheads after…
5 Facts About Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of prayer, penance, and reflection leading up to Easter. For many…
Preparing the Heart and Spirit for Ash Wednesday and the Lenten Season
As Ash Wednesday draws near, Catholics across the globe prepare for the beginning of Lent—a solemn period of penance, reflection,…
How a Catholic Can Prepare for Ash Wednesday and Lent
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that invites Catholics to draw closer…
One Week Until Ash Wednesday: Are You Ready for Lent?
One week from now, Catholics around the world will hear the solemn words: “Remember that you are dust, and to…
Two Weeks Until Ash Wednesday: Why the Smudges Still Matter (and How to Get Ready)
Every year, it happens. You’re running errands, scrolling your phone, or sitting in traffic—and suddenly you notice it. Someone with…
One Month Until Ash Wednesday: Preparing Our Hearts for Lent
With one month until Ash Wednesday, the Church gently invites us to begin preparing—not just our calendars, but our hearts.…