He remained in stable condition. During the morning he participated in an Ash Wednesday celebration, receiving ashes and Holy Communion. He later set to work, which included a call to the Rev. Gabriel ...

Origin of the tradition of using ashes On Ash Wednesday, many Christians have ... a sacred ceremony celebrating communion with Jesus and with one another. During that time they did acts of penance ...

S.J., James reflects on the universal appeal of Ash Wednesday. “Everyone is drawn to the ashes—for whatever reason.” he says. They may not feel that they can receive Communion, but they're ...

During the morning he participated in an Ash Wednesday celebration, receiving ashes and Holy Communion. He later set to work, which included a call to the Rev. Gabriel Romanelli, the Argentine ...

Despite his health challenges, Pope Francis participated in an Ash Wednesday celebration in the morning, receiving ashes and Holy Communion. Later, he resumed his official duties, including a call ...

ROME (AP) — Parishoners gathered inside St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood to mark the start of Lent by receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday. Deacon Chris ...

ROME (TNND) — Vatican officials said Pope Francis is resting on this Ash Wednesday, the start of ... go ahead without Francis but in "spiritual communion" with him. The theme, selected weeks ...

Some months after my first pregnancy, a miscarriage, I found myself kneeling at the Communion rail at my Episcopal church on Ash Wednesday. I found surprising consolation in this ashen ...

We will observe Ash Wednesday with a joint service held at Grace Lutheran Church on Wednesday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. The service will include Holy Communion and the Imposition of Ashes.

Origin of the tradition of using ashes On Ash Wednesday, many Christians have ... a sacred ceremony celebrating communion with Jesus and with one another. During that time they did acts of penance ...

ROME, Italy — Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead and calling the parish ...