Ash Wednesday: A day of remembrance dating back to biblical
times, is surrounded in ritual and tradition. Ash Wednesday is
the start of a period that observes and remembers the forty days
the Bible says Jesus spent in the desert being tempted. While
tradition places the Christian faith in a church to mark the
day, some religious leaders are recognizing that sometimes, the
church has to step outside. "Remembering that, from dust we
came, to dust we shall return," said one parishioner. "The
opportunity for us to begin Lent and the very solemn season of
repentance," said Father Reese from Holy Family Church. Solemn,
reverent, repentance. Common words associated with Ash
Wednesday. "On the go". A phrase becoming more common amongst
professionals, still hoping to recognize the day as well as for
pastors, giving outreach a whole new meaning. "Jesus' ministry
was done outdoors mainly," said Rector Eldred George. So Rector
Eldred George does likewise. Standing on the corner outside
Grace Episcopal in Freeport offerin