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      • Wednesday, March 5
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  2. May 29, 2024 · Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day that carries significant meaning as Christians turn their hearts towards God in repentance and prayer. The symbolism of Ash Wednesday and Lent is remembering our mortality, need for salvation, and the period of temptation and testing that Jesus faced in the desert.

  3. May 10, 2024 · Ash Wednesday, in Western Christianity, the first day of Lent, occurring six and a half weeks before Easter (between February 4 and March 11, depending on the date of Easter). It is immediately preceded by Shrove Tuesday.

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  4. May 29, 2024 · Ash Wednesday initiates the 40-day period of Lent, during which we reflect on Jesus' 40-day fast and temptation in the desert. Preceding Ash Wednesday, "Shrove Tuesday" or "Fat Tuesday" serves as an occasion for indulgence and feasting, often marked by enjoying foods like pancakes.

  5. 4 days ago · Today, we need to hear the “you are dust and to dust you will return” of Ash Wednesday, so that the definitive truth of the Gospel, the truth about the Resurrection, will unfold before us: “believe in the Gospel.” Set aside time to prepare more deeply for the entire season of Lent.

  6. May 25, 2024 · Midday Prayer for Ash Wednesday. God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: — as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. HYMN. Blest are the moments, doubly blest, that, drawn from this one hour of rest, are with a ready heart bestowed.

  7. 6 days ago · Ash Wednesday begins the holy season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his passion and celebrate his resurrection on Easter Sunday. Below are 10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday and its significance.

  8. May 17, 2024 · Office of Readings for Ash Wednesday. God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: — as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. HYMN. Brightness of the Father's glory. Springing from eternal light, Source of light by light engendered.

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