- Catholic Encyclopedia: Ash Wednesday
Gives the definition and history of Ash Wednesday, the holy day marking the beginning of Lent.
www.newadvent.org/cathen/01775b.htm
- Nazareth Resource Library: Ash Wednesday
James Akin answers commonly asked questions about Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.
www.cin.org/users/james/files/ash_wed.htm
- Ash Wednesday - Our Shifting Understanding of Lent
Article explains the history of Ash Wednesday, including the significance of ashes, readings, and a prayer. From the Catholic Update, 2004.
www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0204.asp
- Dates of Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday
Provides the calendar dates of Ash Wednesday and Easter from 1583 - 9999. From the astronomical applications department at the U.S. Naval Observatory.
aa.usno.navy.mil/AA/data/docs/easter.html
- Lectionary Page: Ash Wednesday
Offers liturgical lessons appointed for use on Ash Wednesday.
www.io.com/~kellywp/YearABC/Lent/AshWed.html
- Women for Faith & Family: Ash Wednesday and Lenten Season
Offers Ash Wednesday readings, special prayers, and devotions for families.
www.wf-f.org/AshWed.html
- Meditations: Ash Wednesday
Offers a brief history and prayers for the holy day.
www.cptryon.org/prayer/season/ash.html
- Episcopal Ash Wednesday Service
Offers the Ash Wednesday liturgy including prayers and readings spoken during the service.
www.liturgies.net/Lent/AshWednesday.htm
- Holiday Spot: Ash Wednesday
Offers history, wallpaper, online greetings, poems, and other information about Ash Wednesday.
theholidayspot.com/ash_wednesday
- BBC Religion & Ethics: Ash Wednesday
Overview of Ash Wednesday including preparation for Lent, services, and the importance of the ashes.
www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/holydays/lent_3.shtml
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