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