Ash Wednesday, the basics Philip Kosloski, Aleteia Tuesday, February 13, 2018 In the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church, the season of Lent begins with the celebration of Ash Wednesday. It is a day when many flock to their local parishes to receive ashes on their forehead. To help explain the many spiritual levels of Ash Wednesday, here is a simple guide that explains the basics. © 2023 The Catholic Thing. All rights reserved. For reprint rights, write to: [email protected] The Catholic Thing is a forum for intelligent Catholic commentary. Opinions expressed by writers are solely their own.
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Ash Wednesday, the basics
Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Tuesday, February 13, 2018