Lenten season begins today, significance of Ash Wednesday explained Sunrise Interviews Posted: Feb 17, 2021 / 08:42 AM PST / Updated: Feb 17, 2021 / 08:42 AM PST BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Deacon David Rodriguez, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church to explain the significance of Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season.