On Ash Wednesday, the Church reminds us with a profound and solemn phrase about the reality of our earthly existence: “Memento, homo, quia pulvis es, et in pulverem reverteris.”(“Remember, man, that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”) These words, spoken as the priest imposes ashes on the …
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a time of penance and conversion in the Catholic liturgical calendar. It is one of the most well-known and visible Christian celebrations, as on this day, millions of faithful worldwide receive a cross of ashes on their foreheads as a sign of repentance …
Read More »Ash Wednesday: History, Significance, and How to Live It in Today’s World
Ash Wednesday is one of those special moments in the Catholic liturgical calendar that gathers people of all ages and backgrounds each year. For many, it marks the beginning of a time of introspection, renewal, and spiritual preparation. But this day is more than just a ceremony or tradition. At …
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