Ash Wednesday 2020
The origins of this day date back to the beginning when God told Adam after his fall that he was dust and unto dust he would return. To counter the sin of pride by eating the forbidden fruit we are called to practice humility by fast and abstinence. All peoples have felt the need for penance and Catholics can accomplish it effectively and with merit. Not to be forgotten is the need for love which must motivate our actions and make us imitate Christ who suffered and died out of love. The Mass is the greatest work any of us can do and so it is critical during Lent. The sacramental of the ashes will strengthen us today and throughout these forty days.
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