ASH WEDNESDAY
Today, our 40-day journey begins leading up
to Easter. It is a journey that involves prayer, fasting and penance. We begin
with ashes.
Ashes symbolise our own grief, our
penitence, and our turning wholeheartedly towards Jesus Christ. Ashes become a
sign of remorse, repentance and mourning.
Lent is a time of putting ourselves into
the proper mindset to know how much we need Jesus Christ. Knowing that we are
sinful and imperfect. We need to remember that without Christ we are hopeless.
The Lord invites us to deep change, to tear
our heart, not just our garments (Joel 2:12-13). It may be painful and hard,
but a true change of heart moves us closer to God and connects us with others.
Our encounter with God opens us to a deeper sense of humility and gratitude.
During this season of Lent, starting today
on Ash Wednesday, we are given the opportunity to return to God, to repent of
our sins, to be moved by God’s grace, mercy and steadfast love. We will please
God by doing what is right and loving Him with all of our heart, soul, mind and
strength.
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