When Is Ash Wednesday 2024 Catholic. The time has now come in the church year for the solemn observance of the great central act of history, the redemption of the human race by our lord and.  — ash wednesday begins the holy season of lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the lord through his passion and celebrate his resurrection on easter sunday.

This day is marked by the spiritual practices of fasting and abstinence. Ash wednesday is the first day of lent—and a wonderful opportunity to make yourself 100% available to god!