Ash Wednesday 2024 Catholic. At the beginning of lent, on ash wednesday, ashes are blessed during mass, after the homily. Cardinals arrive in procession to the basilica of santa sabina in rome in this file photo from the celebration of ash wednesday mass with pope francis feb.

Ash wednesday begins the 40 days in which the church calls the faithful to conversion and to truly prepare to live the mysteries of the passion,. Ash wednesday is the first day of lent—and a wonderful opportunity to make yourself 100% available to god!