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They processed through downtown Spokane, a wooden cross bobbing above their shoulders, stopping 14 times to pray and meditate on Jesus’ final hours, his crucifixion and his resurrection.

The Rev. Bill Osborne of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church organized the Urban Stations of the Cross.

Naomi Calkins-Golter, of Rosalia, didn’t have time to go an Ash Wednesday service this morning.

She’s a working mom, and her kids had a half-day of school, so when she saw clergy imposing ashes outside Riverpark Square, she was quick to walk over and ask for a blessing.