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Ash Wednesday: What’s the deal?

Denver Catholic Staff
Feb 5, 2016
1 min read

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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