Ash Wednesday marked in Brookings

At St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Brookings on Feb. 18, Ronda Kantack makes a cross with ashes on a fellow parishioner’s forehead. The observance marks the start of Lent for many Christian communities around the world. A period of 40 days of prayer, fasting and alms giving, Lent ends on Holy Thursday evening and is followed by Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. (John Kubal/Brookings Register)