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...]