Several weeks ago, one of my nephews sent me an article on the day that is Ash Wednesday for Protestants. I found it deeply challenging and have been thinking about it these last couple of weeks. Written by Nadia Bolz-Weber, the article references an Old Testament reading from the book of...
The first day of Lent is known as Ash Wednesday for Christians worldwide. It is the beginning of the Lenten fast. The Lenten fast lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays) and ends on Holy Saturday, which is the day before Easter Sunday. Ash is an important symbol of Ash Wednesday in many...
UpdatedJune 24, 2024 BibleArticlesVideoAudio You may have seen Christians, mostly Catholics, walking around with a smear of ash on their foreheads and wondered what it meant. The practice of Ash Wednesday is symbolic within the Christian church to recognize our frailty as humans. It also marks...
Ash Wednesday marksthe first day of Lentand the countdown to Easter Sunday. The season bringsparticular Scripturesto mind, verses that help us meditate on the season’s themes. Use ourHoly Week Prayer and Scripture Guideto lead you through the Lenten Season!
Ash Wednesday 2024 is on Wednesday, February 22nd. Ash Wednesday is always 46 days before Easter Sunday and marks the beginning of Lent.