Why Ashes on "Ash Wednesday"?
Feb 26, 2020•5 min
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Episode description
Ash Wednesday is a day when you may see folks with what looks like dirt smudged onto their forehead in the shape of a cross. It marks the beginning of the 40-day penitential Season of Lent, a season of preparation that leads up to the celebration of Easter. But, why begin with ashes?
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