Why is Ash Wednesday not a holy day of obligation? A holy day is a day that has been consecrated for God, so in that sense Ash Wednesday is a holy day. At the heart of a holy day of obligation, however, is the Resurrection. For this reason holy days of obligation are times to celebrate and feast. Even in the midst of Lent, we feast on Sundays to celebrate Christ’s … [Read more...]
Why Fast on Ash Wednesday?
Fr. Mike offers a refreshing reason for fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting shouldn’t be simply something Catholics do to show they are Catholic. It is a way to show God that we give him our hearts and care about what he asks of us. Fr. Mike’s videos are now available as podcasts! Find them at http://ascensionpresents.com/category/fr-mike-podcast/. fasting,Fr. … [Read more...]