8 AM - Mass with Distribution of Ashes 12 PM - Liturgy of the Word with the Distribution of Ashes 5:30 PM - Mass with the Distribution of Ashes Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection, repentance, and spiritual preparation leading up to Easter. It is a day of humility and self-examination, reminding Christians of their mortality with the words, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." The symbolic ashes, often placed on the forehead in the shape of a cross, signify repentance and the commitment to turn away from sin. Observing Ash Wednesday encourages believers to embrace prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, deepening their faith and drawing closer to God.