Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a weekslong period for the faithful that comes ahead of one of the most joyous ...

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Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period is a tectonic time of year leading up to Easter. What we ...

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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the period of Lent. They're two of the most important liturgical events for Christians and help prepare them for Easter.

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