Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for people of Christian faith. Each year, Catholics, Lutherans and other denominations around the world observe the 40-day period of self-sacrifice and ...

Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, was introduced to the Philippines over 500 years ago with the arrival of Spanish missionaries. Filipino Catholics traditionally attend Mass to receive ashes ...

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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and repentance observed by Christians. During Lent, believers focus on Christ's life and sacrifice. Ashes, symbolizing ...

New York's Catholics observe the start of Lent throughout the city on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Today marks the beginning of Christianity's 40 days of prayer, fasting and giving ahead of ...

Reverend John-James Arcidiacono, center, fills the air with incense using a thurible during Ash Wednesday services with Deacons Robert Rinne, left, and Jim Heatwole, right, at the Cathedral ...

(3rd UPDATE) For those who cannot attend Mass in churches on Ash Wednesday, here is a list of the schedule of Masses in various Malls on that day MANILA, Philippines – For the Catholic Church ...