Faith could be on display — literally — at Ash Wednesday CNN debate

Faith could be on display â€" literally â€" at Ash Wednesday CNN debate

[Canticle Communications] More than 40 Episcopal parishes in 11 states will take to the streets on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, marking the beginning of the holy season of Lent by giving “Ashes to Go.” In Chicago, St. Louis,

[Canticle Communications] More than 40 Episcopal parishes in 11 states will take to the streets on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, marking the beginning of the holy season of Lent by giving “Ashes to Go.” In Chicago, St. Louis,

By Felicia Sonmez Viewers of this Wednesday's CNN presidential debate in Arizona could see the candidates' faith on display quite literally. That's because the debate takes place on Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Catholic holy season of Lent.

I am sure this is not a particularly important question, but there is no harm in asking, I hope. This year I am going to an early Mass at Canterbury.

SMALL PRINT: ON THE FIRST DAY of Lent, having ash on one's forehead used to be common in Ireland. But has Ash Wednesday's sacramental ritual depleted in popularity or are Catholics still marking themselves out in the act of repentance before God?