Often called the Day of Ashes, Ash Wednesday starts Lent by focusing the Christian’s heart on repentance and prayer, usually through personal and communal confession. Here’s what you need to know about this significant holiday. Kelly Givens Contributing Editor to Crosswalk.com. Each year, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and is always 46 days before Easter Sunday.

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