Ash Wednesday marked in cathedrals, on streets

What's an “Ash Wednesday”? For non-Christians and the not-so religious, it's a reasonable question. Today for many is a Wednesday just like any other Wednesday. But for others, today marks the beginning of Lent, a period 

Two religious publications are asking readers to send them their Ash Wednesday selfies. National Catholic Reporter wants people to use the hashtag #MyAshes. "We can't wait to see all of your foreheads!" @NCROnline tweeted today. Remember to tweet us 

The significance of Lent and Ash Wednesday, is now even easier to observe with the Ashes to Go services and more attractive as an act of faith that can save money. For Christians, Ash Wednesday signifies the beginning of 

What's an “Ash Wednesday”? For non-Christians and the not-so religious, it's a reasonable question. Today for many is a Wednesday just like any other Wednesday. But for others, today marks the beginning of Lent, a period 

Observing Ash Wednesday. By THE NEW YORK TIMES. At Trinity Church in Manhattan on Wednesday, the Rev. John Moody placed ashes on Kirsten Luce for The New York Times At Trinity Church in Manhattan on