Ash Wednesday: Meaning, Purpose, and Key Bible Verses
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, repentance, and spiritual renewal leading up to Easter. It reminds Christians of human mortality, the seriousness of sin, and the deep need for God’s mercy. The ashes placed on the forehead in the shape of a cross symbolize humility, repentance, and dependence … Read more