Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is a moveable feast that falls on a different date each year. It is determined by the date of Easter, which is always the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. In 2025, Ash Wednesday will be on February 18th. Lent is a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance that ends on Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. It is a time for Christians to reflect on the life and death of Jesus Christ and to prepare for his resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Lent is an important time for Christians to focus on their relationship with God and to grow in their faith. It is a time to repent of their sins and to ask for God’s forgiveness. It is also a time to pray for the needs of the world and to help those in need.
