The use of ashes is to remind parishioners of their mortality. During Ash Wednesday service, the phrase, "Remember, man, that you are dust and to dust you shall return,” from the Book of Genesis ...

Ash Wednesday – also known as the Day of Ashes – is a day of repentance, when Catholics and Christians confess their sins and profess their devotion to God leading up to Easter.

For millions of people around the world, today will be celebrated as Ash Wednesday, ... 'Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return,'" said Bishop Robert J. Baker, ...

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent. Here's everything to know about why it is celebrated by Christians, ... So, to dust we shall return,” Dolan said. Is Ash Wednesday only for Catholics?