Ash Wednesday 2015: History, Dates, Traditions Of Lent's First Day Of Fasting

Lent is an annual opportunity to renew and deepen our relationship with Christ the weeks before the celebration of His resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015. Ash Wednesday is so named because of the Church's 

Today is February 18th, 2015 and it marks the first day of Lent, otherwise known as Ash Wednesday. The date marks the first day of fasting, repentance, prayer and self reflection as a period of self-restraint and abstention begins for many Christians

February 18, 2015 is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, but what does the Bible say about it? What are specific verses about the holiday for inspiration? Click here to read more. Sam Prince covers social media trends and breaking news for Heavy.

Rome, February 18, 2015 (Zenit.org) | 58 hits. This afternoon –Ash Wednesday, day of the beginning of Lent – an assembly of prayer took place in the form of the Roman “Stations,” presided over by Pope Francis. At 4:30 pm, in the church of 

Today is February 18th, 2015 and it marks the first day of Lent, otherwise known as Ash Wednesday. The date marks the first day of fasting, repentance, prayer and self reflection as a period of self-restraint and abstention begins for many Christians