Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent, the most holy season on the Christian calendar.
"Ashes are a visible sign of our humbly entering into this season, our recognition that we all need changes in our lives. We all need God's help and mercy along the way. And so the ashes give us a visible sign of that need," Bishop Robert Brennan said.
The season of Lent, leading up to Easter, is a period of prayer, penance and sacrifice, with many follower choosing to give up something to show their commitment to faith.
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