A look at St. Augustine Cathedral's Ash Wednesday.
TUCSON, Ariz. — Lent begins Feb. 22 in 2023 and locals are taking the time to celebrate as Easter is on its way.KGUN 9 reached out St. Augustine Cathedral and its bishop who says Ash Wednesday is for everybody.
"Ash Wednesday is deeply embedded in the minds of Catholic people. It's a celebration they come to generously and in very large numbers every year. I think everyone knows at heart, every human being knows if they consider it we are not fully what we should be and so from time to time we need to get a fresh start and that is what lent is all about," said Bishop Weisenburger.Ash Wednesday is a time for religious locals and others to repent, fast, reflect and celebrate.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What is Ash Wednesday: 6 answers to questions about the start of Lent seasonDuring the observance, ashes are placed on the worshiper's forehead in the shape of a cross. Learn more about Ash Wednesday and its practices.
Read more »
Ash Wednesday marks beginning of Christian season of LentIt's the 40-day period of prayer, self-sacrifice, and acts of charity in preparation for Holy Week and Easter.
Read more »
Lent starts with Ash Wednesday ashes, prayer, fastingOn Ash Wednesday, many begin fasts or give something up for Lent, a spiritual preparation for Easter Sunday — the celebration of the resurrection, which falls this year on April 9. Do you give anything up for the Lenten season?
Read more »
This Ash Wednesday, discover that Lent isn't what you think it isWednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season kept by millions and millions of Christians around the world.
Read more »
Christians mark Ash Wednesday, start of LentToday is Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent, the most holy season on the Christian calendar.
Read more »
Everything you need to know about Lent, Ash WednesdayWednesday is the first day of Lent, and many Christians will observe the day by going to Mass to be blessed with ashes.
Read more »