Ash Wednesday at Holy Cross
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Father Rafael Padilla places ashes in the shape of a cross on the foreheads of worshippers during Ash Wednesday services at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Palmetto. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent, a period of fasting and repentance, preparing for the celebration of Easter. GRANT JEFFERIES/Bradenton Herald GJEFFERIES@BRADENTON.COM Buy Photo

