In S.A. Cosby’s new book, “King of Ashes,” an investment banker returns home to protect his family from a local gang.

If Santa Ono’s discipline had been history instead of medicine, he might appreciate his pivotal role as martyr to the New Inquisition. In another age the Church went after the likes of Galileo ...

Denise Berger Freelance writer In mindfulness class every Monday morning, as we set our intentions for the week ahead, our teacher softly reminds us: “Whatever we focus on, we see more of ...

In the spiritual life, we are called to engage our bodies and spiritual souls. The different prayer forms of the Church are meant to help and guide us in this process.

Authors challenge misconceptions about the sacred text and apply biblical perspectives to abortion, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and other contemporary issues in four new works.

By wearing sackcloth and ashes, he makes himself indistinguishable from the rest of the Jewish people – crying out and fearing for their lives.

Faith: Whose fault is it? So, for one to wear ashes is a symbol of their repentance, grief or both. But then Scripture gives a third level of depth to ashes.

Lent 2025: Why people walk around with a smudged cross of ashes on their foreheads on Lent and why do Christians give things up for this festival before Easter?

Is Ash Wednesday Mentioned in the Bible? As previously stated, while the holy day itself is not mentioned in scripture, dust and ashes represented the ideas of humility and penance in ancient Israel.

The tradition of receiving ashes originates from biblical times when wearing sackcloth and ashes symbolized repentance.

The 40-day Lenten season begins on March 5, 2025, with Ash Wednesday. This day symbolizes reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. Learn about the origins, significance, and practices ...