Ash Wednesday: on your head be it SMALL PRINT:ON THE FIRST DAY of Lent, having ash on one's forehead used to be common in Ireland. But has Ash Wednesday's sacramental ritual depleted in popularity or are Catholics still marking themselves out in the act of repentance before God? Ashes To Ashes Though Ash Wednesday is largely known to be recognized by the Roman Catholic Church, other denominations also acknowledge the occasion. Ash Wednesday: Lent a time to reflect, repent St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2108 Ridgewood, 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 12:05 p.m., 6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church of Longview, 400 N. Fredonia St., 6:30 p.m. Tagle: Prepare for Ash Wednesday THE Catholic Church will begin the penitential 40 days of Lent through the observance of Ash Wednesday, February 22. Catholic parishes announce Ash Wednesday schedules Roman Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Amarillo have announced Mass schedules for Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22. The following parishes supplied the diocese's office of communications with schedules. Lenten season begins Ash Wednesday Many Christians worldwide will begin the observance of Lent next week on Ash Wednesday. Most Christian denominations observe Lent for 40 days, except Sundays, from Ash Wednesday to Easter, which is April 8. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 30th Ash Wednesday peace vigil at MoD planned Christian peace campaigners will begin Lent on Ash Wednesday by holding their 30th prayer vigil outside the Ministry of Defence. For thirty years, young and old, lay and religious, retired folk, students, parents, missionaries, academics, doctors, teachers, peace-workers have been among those who have made the deep connection between their own lives, their faith, personal Ash Wednesday starts the penitential period of Lent Lent, the 40 days set aside for prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for Easter, begins Feb. 22 with Ash Wednesday. The 40 days correspond to the number of years the Israelites spent wandering before entering the promised land. It is also the number of days Jesus spent in the desert before beginning his public ministry. Fat Tuesday Feasting Makes Ash Wednesday Fasting Harder COMMENTARY | I'm a Catholic: well not cradle Catholic-- I'm a convert. One thing I love about being Catholic is that we sure know how to celebrate life. Take Fat Tuesday (aka Mardi Gras): it's a huge Catholic lollapalooza before the solemnity of Ash Wednesday and Lent. All good Catholics, it seems gear up for the penitential season by overdoing it in the party season. I have my doubts about the ... Churches plan Ash Wednesday services Wednesday will mark the first day of Lent, or Ash Wednesday. And as many churches and parishes across the country prepare for the Lenten season before Easter, local churches are also gearing up with prayer, fasting and meditation.
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