Ash Wednesday kicks off the Lenten season for Christians around the world.
Find your nearest Mass
Use online tools to locate the closest Ash Wednesday Mass in your area.
Plan ahead
Check Mass times and locations to ensure you can attend a service that fits your schedule.
Attend with family and friends
Share the spiritual experience of Ash Wednesday with loved ones by attending Mass together.
Reflect on the meaning of the season
Take time during the service to reflect on the significance of Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent.
Receive ashes
Participate in the tradition of receiving ashes on your forehead as a reminder of mortality and repentance.
Engage in prayer and penance
Take part in prayers and penance activities during the Mass to prepare for the Lenten season ahead.
Consider fasting
In addition to attending Mass, consider fasting or abstaining from certain foods or activities as a spiritual practice during Lent.
Connect with your faith community
Use Ash Wednesday as an opportunity to connect with your local faith community and strengthen your relationship with God.
Find solace and support
Attend a Mass on Ash Wednesday to find solace, support, and guidance from your religious community as you embark on the Lenten journey.
Prepare your heart for Easter
Start the Lenten season with an Ash Wednesday Mass to prepare your heart, mind, and spirit for the celebration of Easter.