Ashes in the Bible serve as symbolic physical reminders of our short earthly lifespan compared to the heavenly eternity of God’s kingdom. This black/gray powdery substance left from the burnt ...

A friend once asked me, “What are you giving up for Lent this year?” and I said, “This year for Lent I’m just giving up.” ...

Ash Wednesday – officially known as the Day of Ashes — is a day of repentance, when Christians confess their sins and profess their devotion to God. During a Mass, a priest places the ashes ...

Christians commonly celebrate Ash Wednesday with ashes on their forehead and fasting to start the Lenten season, according to britannica.com. The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and ...