“It's Ash Wednesday. It's a reminder of our dependence on God,†said the Rev. Peter Schell, a 32-year-old Episcopal priest, at once explaining the start of Lent and the reason he was offering to etch the mark of Christian faith on the foreheads of
Pope Benedict celebrated his final public mass for Ash Wednesday, his first appearance since announcing his resignation earlier this week.
Amid the buzz created by the Pope's announcement that he will retire, it could be easy to miss the fact that his last Mass will be on Ash Wednesday and not in the normal location for the first day of Lent. “It's very clear that St.
SAN JOSE -- On Ash Wednesday, some priests hit the road. Father Michael Gazzingan, dressed in brown slacks, black shirt and a white collar, jumped into his small, hybrid SUV with a bicycle rack attached, and took off for a house in southeast San Jose.
Michelle and I join with Christians here and around the world in marking Ash Wednesday. This is a day of both reflection and joy, a time to ponder the meaning of repentance and restoration. As we enter Lent, we join millions in renewing our faith and
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