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Ash Wednesday: What’s the deal?

February 5, 2016

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Are you unsure of what Ash Wednesday is all about, or curious as to why your priest rubs those pesky ashes on your forehead? Check out this infographic.

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Aaron Lambert

Aaron is the Managing Editor for the Denver Catholic.

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