Tribune photo by Antonio Perez / February 17, 2010

Franklyn Busby and Lane Hensley paid a visit to the Palos Park Metra Station on Ash Wednesday and offered ashes to commuters. More people received ashes on the train platform that morning than in church. Some say this is a great idea, and others call it cheap grace, saying that we've made it easy for people to get a sign of repentance without actually repenting. Check out the coverage and the arguments and weigh in yourself.

• Tribune Video and Photos
• Episcopal Café article and discussion
• WGN Radio talking about Emily Mellott, vicar of Calvary Episcopal Church in Lombard
• "Telling Secrets" Blog
• "Clergy Family Confidential" Blog
• "Simple Massing Priest" Blog
• "Confessions of a Carioca" Blog
• "Andrew Plus" Blog