Lent is a well-known tradition among Catholics and various other denominations, but is this 40 day period of fasting Biblical? Let's examine both Scripture and History to find out where Lent comes from, and what purpose it serves. Visit my website: www.unlearnthelies.com Support UNLEARN: www.patreon.com/unlearnthelies lent and ash wednesday,is ash wednesday Biblical,is lent … [Read more...]
What is Ash Wednesday? | Lent Fasting | GotQuestions.org
What is Ash Wednesday? Should a Christian observe lent fasting? In this video, Pastor Nelson looks at the Ash Wednesday meaning and unpacks why Ash Wednesday fasting is significant to some, even though it's not directly found anywhere in the Bible. *** Recommended Book: The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus By: Gary R. Habermas, Michael R. … [Read more...]
Why Isn’t Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation?
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...]
What is Ash Wednesday? #shorts
If you've ever seen someone with an ash cross on their forehead, you might have wondered what it's all about! The cross is a sign that they have been to an Ash Wednesday service, which takes place on the day after Shrove Tuesday, marking the first day of Lent. Find out more about the meaning and practices of Ash Wednesday in this video. Looking for more resources all about Ash … [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...]
The Significance of Ash Wednesday
They may just be ashes, but Fr. Mike points out that what they represent goes far beyond mere dust of the earth. With a simple cross on the forehead, we are recognizing that we are far from perfect, but that God loves and redeems us—not despite our brokenness, but in the midst of it. If you want to start off your Lent with a reminder of Ash Wednesday’s deeper meaning, listen to … [Read more...]
What is the Origin of Ash Wednesday and is it Biblical? Ash Wednesday explained
#christianity #jesus #christiananswers #ashwednesday Is Ash Wednesday Biblical? What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday explained. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Lent is the forty days (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter. The number forty is significant as it refers to Jesus’ forty days in the desert prior to beginning his ministry of teaching. On Ash … [Read more...]