Ash Wednesday

Good morning everyone!! Another great day to be alive in the LORD JESUS CHRIST!!! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. This will be a great week in the LORD. Take time to pray (knee mail), talk to God, listen to God, and walk with God. Wonder what Ash Wednesday is all about? Think you know but not sure. Okay, then read this short blurb.



In the Western Christian calendar, Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and occurs forty-six days before Easter. It falls on a different date each year, because it is dependent on the date of Easter; it can occur as early as February 4 or as late as March 10.

Ash Wednesday gets its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of repentance. The ashes used are gathered after the Palm Crosses from the previous year's Palm Sunday are burned. In the liturgical practice of some churches, the ashes are mixed with the Oil of the Catechumens (one of the sacred oils used to anoint those about to be baptized), though some churches use ordinary oil. This paste is used by the priest who presides at the service to make the sign of the cross, first upon his own forehead and then on each of those present who kneel before him at the altar rail. As he does so, he recites the words: "Remember (O man) that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."



I hope this helps some of you out. I grew up with Ash Wednesday, but did not understand the true meaning until years later in life. Thank you for reading with me today. Psalm 66"1-2 "Make a joyfl noise unto God, all ye lands: Sing forth the honour of his name; make his praise glorious."

Thank you for reading today. Love you all.



In Christ's Love and Grace



Johnny