The Rev. David Stevens, parochial vicar at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Brookings, marks a sign of the cross with ashes on a parishioners forehead at Mass on Ash Wednesday.
For Christians worldwide, the day marks the beginning of the 40 days of Lent during which they are enjoined to pray, fast and give alms. Lent culminates with the observation of the Crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday and his Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
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