A moment of reflection ...

St. Louis Catholic School Sister Elaine (right) places ashes on the forehead of Sophia Pellegerini, a second-grader, on Wednesday morning during a ceremony at the school. Waiting in line are Tom Makransky and Isabella Villalobos. Wednesday’s ceremony represents the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period leading up to Easter.

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