# Ash Wednesday

How was your week?

3/15/2012Spiritual Examiner, Audrey HeagneyWhat a question for Jesus describing His week, Holy Week! His reaction would be one filled with joy,...

Ash Wednesday: a renewal of the Spirit

Ash Wednesday is the Christian observance that begins the 40 day Season of Lent. Ashes are marked on worshippers as a sign of penitence, and the...

Ash Wednesday Traditions and not so Traditional Services

For Christians around the world, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. For Catholics, Lent is a season of penance, reflection,...

The history and origin of Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday (aka Day of Ashes) is the commencement day of the Lenten Season.. Like Lent there is very little documentation designating Ash...

Ash Wednesday: why the smudges on the foreheads?

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the church season of Lent. Many churches in the Southern Tier and around the world will be gathering for...

Ash Wednesday: Lent begins

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. The faithful go to church and have black ash pressed upon their foreheads. This is a remembrance that...

Don't miss...

Slideshow: Lady Gaga made Twitter history with 25 million followers.

See 50 pics of Mother Monster
Mayor Bloomberg plans on banning sugary drinks over 16 ounces.

$200 fine for a slushie?
Slideshow: Dita Von Teese has put burlesque back into the mainstream.

See pics of the sexy vixen
Several gruesome zombie-like incidents have been reported.

Is this a zombie apocalypse?
Slideshow: See the wonders of the most beautiful places on Earth.

See 50 breathtaking photos
Slideshow: Marilyn still makes an impact 50 years after her death.

See why she's still hot
Hurricane season has officially begun in the Mid-Atlantic.

What we can expect this year
Slideshow: These hot ladies are good at being bad.

See the top female movie villains

About examiner.com

Examiner.com is the inside source for everything local. We are powered by Examiners, the largest pool of passionate contributors in the world.

Examiners provide unique and original content to enhance life in your local city wherever that may be. Examiners come from all walks of life and contribute original content to entertain, inform, and inspire.

# Ash Wednesday

How was your week?

Ash Wednesday: a renewal of the Spirit

Ash Wednesday Traditions and not so Traditional Services

The history and origin of Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday: why the smudges on the foreheads?

Ash Wednesday: Lent begins

Hot topics

Richard Dawson dead at 79

Zombie Apocalypse

Zimmerman bond revoked

Mickelson quits tourney

NBA playoffs coverage

Snow White premiere

Kathie Lee's bad apology

Pics: Stars in cool shades

Don't miss...

See 50 pics of Mother Monster

$200 fine for a slushie?

See pics of the sexy vixen

Is this a zombie apocalypse?

See 50 breathtaking photos

See why she's still hot

What we can expect this year

See the top female movie villains

Follow UsTwitter

About examiner.com

About Examiner.com

Connect with Examiner.com

Company Links

Partner Links