Understanding Ash Wednesday

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Today, March 2, is Ash Wednesday, which marks the first day of Lent, a 46-day season of repentance and renewal in preparation for Easter. Typically, Christians who observe this holiday will fast in some manner, abstaining from eating favorite foods, doing without daily conveniences, like social media or watching TV, or by spending extra time praying or serving others. Ash Wednesday services involve a time of prayer and repentance, as Christians recall th