Each year on Ash Wednesday, millions of people —many who are not particularly active in the practice of their faith for one reason or another – return to church to receive ashes, including a significant amount of young adults in their 20s and 30s. Even more of them engage in some form of Lenten tradition in their personal lives during the forty days that follow. However, after Easter, studies show that their participation wanes and their connection to the church is often lost (at least until Christmas or the next Ash Wednesday). This momentary experience, though, is an occasion of hope...
Each year on Ash Wednesday, millions of people —many who are not particularly active in the practice of their faith for one reason or another – re...