Chapel recognizes Ash Wednesday

Melissa Silvestre imposes ashes on the forehead of Alexis Mazon on Ash Wednesday to signify a day of repentance. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, which is the Christian preparation for the annual commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent concludes with Easter, which is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Christ. Debbie Roberts administered ashes along with Silvestre on Wednesday at the University of La Verne Chapel. / photo by Stephanie Arellanes
Melissa Silvestre imposes ashes on the forehead of Alexis Mazon on Ash Wednesday to signify a day of repentance. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, which is the Christian preparation for the annual commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent concludes with Easter, which is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Christ. Debbie Roberts administered ashes along with Silvestre on Wednesday at the University of La Verne Chapel. / photo by Stephanie Arellanes
Other Stories

Latest Stories

Related articles

Campus honors Ash Wednesday

Daniel Loera, director of multicultural affairs, distributes ashes Wednesday in the Ludwick Center Sacred Space for Ash Wednesday.

Latinx spirituality

Alumna Kimberly Gonzalez speaks to students about Latinx spirituality and female figures such as La Virgen de la Guadalupe, La Malinche and Tonantzin in the Interfaith Chapel last week.

Spiritual center breaks ground

The University held a ground-breaking last week for the Ludwick Center for Spirituality, Cultural Understanding, and Community Engagement – which will be housed in a renovated and expanded version of Brandt Hall dormitory.

Quiet Spot

Bil Owen begins Tuesday’s Quiet Spot meditation in the Interfaith Chapel with breathing exercises.