Updated Feb. 28, 2025, 3:29 PM PST Sarah Lemire Lifestyle Reporter Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent for Christians. colnihko / Getty Images Create your free account or log in to save this article ...

Genesis 3:19 – “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread till thou return to the earth out of which thou wast taken: for dust thou art, and into dust thou shalt return.” In Job 10:9, 10 ...

In fact, another phrase commonly associated with Ash Wednesday, "ashes to ashes and dust to dust," comes from the Church of ...

Ash Wednesday's roots date back to the 11th century and stem from Jewish fasting and penance practices. It is widely believed that Roman Catholics began to mark the head with ashes as a cross in ...

On Ash Wednesday, many Christians fast and begin penance by giving up something for Lent. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the last day of indulgence allowed before the period of fasting and penitence.

During Ash Wednesday service, the phrase, "Remember, man, that you are dust and to dust you shall return,” from the Book of Genesis is traditionally employed.

During Ash Wednesday service, the phrase, "Remember, man, that you are dust and to dust you shall return,” from the Book of Genesis is traditionally employed.

During Ash Wednesday service, the phrase, "Remember, man, that you are dust and to dust you shall return,” from the Book of Genesis is traditionally employed.

During Ash Wednesday service, the phrase, "Remember, man, that you are dust and to dust you shall return,” from the Book of Genesis is traditionally employed.

During Ash Wednesday service, the phrase, "Remember, man, that you are dust and to dust you shall return,” from the Book of Genesis is traditionally employed.

During Ash Wednesday service, the phrase, "Remember, man, that you are dust and to dust you shall return,” from the Book of Genesis is traditionally employed.