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What is Ash Wednesday? Exploring religious traditions, significance in preparation for Lent
The holy holiday is meant to open up Christians to spiritual reflection and to connect with God through communal fasting and prayer. Ash Wednesday occurs approximately six weeks before Easter ...
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What is Ash Wednesday? Here’s what to know about the holy day marking the beginning of Lent
Ash Wednesday places Catholics and other denominations of faith in the place of Jesus’ entry into the desert before His death. It is a symbolic turning of one's heart towards God, recognizing ...