Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and marks the first day of Lent: the seven weeks of prayer, …

Watch the daily Catholic Mass for Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, celebrated in CatholicTV's Chapel of the Holy Cross by Bishop Robert Reed.

Mar 5, 2025 · Below are 10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday and its significance. 1. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Ash Wednesday begins the 40 days in which the …

Dec 22, 2025 · LIVE on Shalom: Holy Mass on Ash Wednesday presided over by Pope Francis from the Church of Sant’Anselmo and Basilica of Santa Sabina, Rome, Italy.

Mar 4, 2025 · No, it is not required for the faithful to attend Mass nor receive ashes. However, it is very good to go to Mass on this day and all should try to go to Mass on Ash Wednesday.

Contrary to popular belief, Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation. Even though you’re not required to attend Mass, Ash Wednesday is a wonderful opportunity to rearrange your …

Feb 13, 2024 · If the blessing and distribution of ashes take place outside Mass, it is appropriate that the Liturgy of the Word precede it, using texts assigned to the Mass of Ash Wednesday.