Ash Wednesday is coming up this week Local churches, like Immanuel Lutheran in Webster, have planned special Lenten programs. Ashes To Ashes Though Ash Wednesday is largely known to be recognized by the Roman Catholic Church, other denominations also acknowledge the occasion. Ash Wednesday: Lent a time to reflect, repent St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2108 Ridgewood, 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 12:05 p.m., 6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church of Longview, 400 N. Fredonia St., 6:30 p.m. Lent 2012: Lenten Fast Begins On Ash Wednesday With Prayers, Poems, Reflections Prepares For Easter The 40 days of Lent that lead to Easter are the most sacred and spiritually powerful in the Christian calendar. From the Ash Wednesday reminder to 'remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return,' to the the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, to the joyful Easter song of 'Christ the Lord Is Risen Today' -- Lent is a time when Christians are invited to examine our faith, and deepen ... Ash Wednesday: on your head be it SMALL PRINT:ON THE FIRST DAY of Lent, having ash on one's forehead used to be common in Ireland. But has Ash Wednesday's sacramental ritual depleted in popularity or are Catholics still marking themselves out in the act of repentance before God? Faith could be on display — literally — at Ash Wednesday CNN debate Viewers of this Wednesday's CNN presidential debate in Arizona could see the candidates' faith on display quite literally. That's because the debate takes place on Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Catholic holy season of Lent. Read full article >> Tagle: Prepare for Ash Wednesday THE Catholic Church will begin the penitential 40 days of Lent through the observance of Ash Wednesday, February 22. Community News » Churches to host joint Ash Wednesday service: Bethlehem and Jollivue United Methodist Churches will conduct a joint Ash Wednesday Service at Jollivue Church, 551 Lee-Jackson Highway in Staunton on Wednesday beginning at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend. Cardinal O'Brien sends message of support to Ash Wednesday vigil at MoD Cardinal Keith O'Brien, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh has sent a message of support to Christian peace campaigners who are planning to hold a prayer vigil and demonstration outside the Ministry of Defence on Ash Wednesday. Cardinal O'Brien writes: "I am firm in my belief that in making this protest you are in excellent company - following on the leadership of 30th Ash Wednesday peace vigil at MoD planned Christian peace campaigners will begin Lent on Ash Wednesday by holding their 30th prayer vigil outside the Ministry of Defence. For thirty years, young and old, lay and religious, retired folk, students, parents, missionaries, academics, doctors, teachers, peace-workers have been among those who have made the deep connection between their own lives, their faith, personal
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