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.

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