Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent, which is a time of reflection, penance, and preparation for Easter. An Ash Wednesday worship service typically involves the imposition of ashes on the foreheads of participants, symbolizing repentance and the acknowledgement of mortality. The focus of Ash Wednesday is on beginning the season of Lent with humility, repentance, and a renewed commitment to faith. The ashes remind us of our need for God’s grace and the mortality of human life.