Ash Wednesday — 2024

Today is "Ash Wednesday" that marks the beginning of the Lenten Season that ends on Holy Thursday, March 28, when the Easter Triduum begins, culminating with the celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday, March 31. During Lent, besides the practices of prayer and almsgiving, we are also asked to practice the discipline of self-control through fasting. Many persons choose to "give up" certain foods, beverages, or other material things. But Lent can also be a time to fast from and to feast on thoughts, words, practices, and actions that can help us, with the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, to deepen our relationships with God, with others, with ourselves, and with our world. In that regard, we invite you to pray and reflect on the following "Litany of Fasting and Feasting":

Follows are some videos, music, articles, and other resources that may help you in better understanding, participating, and reflecting on Ash Wednesday:

VIDEOS

"A Reflection on Ash Wednesday 2024" (Fr. Savio de Sales)

"The Significance of Ash Wednesday" (Fr. Mike Schmitz)

"Why Fast on Ash Wednesday" (Fr. Mike Schmitz)

"Why Isn't Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation?" (Fr. Mike Schmitz)

"Fasting Can Change You Forever" (Fr. Mike Schmitz)

"Ash Wednesday and Lent for Beginners" (A Catholic Mom's Life)

"Ash Wednesday—What It's All About"

"Ash Wednesday for Kids"

"What is Ash Wednesday" (Catholic Kid's Media)

"Ash Wednesday" (Catholic Online)

MUSIC

"Ashes" (Tom Conry)

"Ashes to Ashes" (Dan Shutte)

"Signed by Ashes" (Kevin Keil)

OTHER RESOURCES

"Ash Wednesday's Significance" (Simply Catholic)

Links to other Articles, Videos, Music, practices, and Resources for Lent and Easter