MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Ash Wednesday service return to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Moorhead for the first time in three years. The holy day marks the start of Lent, a chance for Christians to reflect, repent and ultimately celebrate life, a 40 day season of prayer and fasting. The cross on the forehead, an Ash Wednesday…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – For some Christians, the season of Lent begins Wednesday and will look different amid the pandemic. Ash Wednesday traditions normally involve swiping ashes on foreheads in the sign of the cross. Following recommendations from the Vatican, the Diocese of Fargo will instead sprinkle ashes on the heads of parishioners. The priest will say his blessing only…
FARGO, N.D. –A local church is using Ash Wednesday to help support the acceptance of the LGBTQ community. Ash Wednesday is a day that Christians receive a cross of ash on their foreheads to begin the 40 days of reflection and repentance in preparation for Easter. Glitter and Ash blends the symbols of mortality and hope, and represents that someone…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Lent begins and people are heading to church to receive the sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads. Ash Wednesday marks the start of this 40 day experience for Christians. It includes fasting, almsgiving and prayer. A pastor at Holy Cross Catholic Church says even though it’s not a holy day of obligation, he…
FARGO, N.D. — It can be tough to figure out when you’re going to get ashes on Ash Wednesday when you have a busy schedule. Thankfully, two churches had a quick fix for those trying to find the time. You didn’t even have to go to church to get blessed with ashes this Ash Wednesday. “We believe that God welcomes everyone…
FARGO, N.D. — Some churches in Fargo put a twist on the traditional Ash Wednesday this year. If you were driving down Broadway this afternoon, you may have seen a few Fargo clergy members along the road. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and Faith United Methodist Church teamed up to provide “Ashes To–Go”. This allowed people to walk up or drive…
