Byline: BRUCE A. SCRUTON Staff writer
ALBANY -- Following an ancient tradition, Christians will line up today to have ashes marked on their foreheads in a ritual of repentance.
It is Ash Wednesday, the start of the 40-day period of Lent when Christians reflect on their lives, strive to overcome their failings and move closer to God.
Catholics traditionally choose to give up certain luxuries or pleasures during Lent to practice a self-discipline that can be used throughout the rest of the year. The 40-day length symbolizes the trek Jesus made through the wilderness just before he began his public ministry.
Lent is a time of preparation for …
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