Wednesday is the first day of Lent, and many Christians will observe the day by going to Mass to be blessed with ashes.
Harlandale ISD employee placed on leave amid investigation involving former student, district saysTeacher sentenced to 10 years probation for sending nude photos to Kennedy High School studentSee these Insider Deals for home, beauty and sports enthusiastsWednesday is the first day of Lent , and many Christians will observe the day by going to Mass to be blessed with ashes.
Lent is observed by Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, Anglicans and those in the Eastern Orthodox church.The ashes are made from the palm branches blessed from the previous year’s Palm Sunday. When they are placed on the forehead, the priest will usually say “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”Lent is a 40-day period that comes before Easter in the Christian calendar. Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before Easter.Some religions are stricter than others on what you can eat on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent. For the most part, people 14 years old or older must abstain from meat . Dairy, eggs and fish are allowed.Many Christians choose to give something up during the Lenten season as a sign of sacrifice. It’s symbolic of the time when Jesus Christ fasted and prayed for 40 days in the desert.Erica Hernandez is an Emmy award-winning journalist with 15 years of experience in the broadcast news business. Erica has covered a wide array of stories all over Central and South Texas. She's currently the court reporter and cohost of the podcast Texas Crime Stories.SA Live deals this week: Mardi Gras & more
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