Not giving up faith: Ash Wednesday continues to impact culture and society

Not giving up faith: Ash Wednesday continues to impact culture and society Not giving up faith: Ash Wednesday continues to impact culture and society | Deseret News Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period where Catholics prepare... More

Not giving up faith: Ash Wednesday continues to impact culture and society Not giving up faith: Ash Wednesday continues to impact culture and society | Deseret News Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period where Catholics prepare for Easter by sacrificing a vice or trying to repent, is becoming somewhat of a social phenomenon. For example, some churches are soliciting Ash Wednesday selfies, according to USA Today. The National Catholic Reporter and online religious magazine Busted Halo are calling for religious people to send in pictures showing them with their ashes. USA Today posted a bunch of photos of people with ashes that were submitted and sent through social media. In addition to having increasing opportunities to share their Ash Wednesday experiences, people also have more options for receiving the ash across their foreheads than in earlier years, as culture continues to bring the holiday into the foray. Some churches in Maryland are offering drive-thr Less