The first of the forty days of Lent, named for the custom of placing blessed ashes on the foreheads of worshipers at Ash Wednesday services. The ashes are a sign of penitence and a reminder of mortality, and may be imposed with the sign of the cross. Ash Wednesday is observed as a fast in the church year of the Episcopal Church.
Source: Ash Wednesday | Episcopal Church
Christians around the world will be participating in Ash Wednesday services today. It is a time of reflection and prayer as a preparation for Easter.
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May this season bring its spiritual beauty and impact it on your lives!
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Thank you my friend. Peace to you as well.
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Thank you for the reminder. Some of my friends participate in the 40-day Lent Challenge.
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I have grown up Catholic, so good thing I remembered to go get my ashes today! It is kind of funny walking around a college campus with ashes on your forehead because people have a tendency to give you weird looks.
Also, I noticed that you followed my old blog, so thank you for that! However, I have relocated to alyssaflanagan.com and I would love if you would re-subscribe to me there! Thank you in advance and I look forward to reading more of your content!
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Blessings for your 2017 Lenten journey:
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