Columbians observe Ash Wednesday, Lent

By Beverly Rivera, Matthew Reinig, Temia Griffin

February 25, 2009 | 10:27 a.m. CST

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After a weekend of Carnival and Mardi Gras festivities, many Christians participate in a 40-day period of repentance and humility known as Lent. ¦ reporters: Beverly Rivera, Matthew Reinig and Temia Griffin; photo illustration: Jakob Berr

COLUMBIA — After a weekend of carnival and Mardi Gras festivities, many Christians participate in a 40-day period of repentance and humility known as Lent. Ash Wednesday begins this season of repentance; it concludes with the celebrations of Easter Sunday.