Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation, but going to Mass, at which ashes are imposed, is strongly encouraged. It’s also a day of abstinence – no meat – and fasting: one meal is permitted, plus a maximum of two snacks which together do not add up to a full meal.
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Flame, the UK’s largest Catholic youth event, returns to Wembley Arena on Saturday, March 2. There will be Adoration, music, theatre and speakers, including Cardinal Vincent Nichols and an exclusive video talk from Jean Vanier of L’Arche.
