Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. On Ash Wednesday, ashes are put on your forehead in the shape of a cross. These ashes are made by burning palm leaves which have been saved from last year’s Palm Sunday.
Ash Wednesday is also when we begin to give up something and take something on to help us to improve our relationship with God.
Ash Wednesday is also when we begin to give up something and take something on to help us to improve our relationship with God.
Scripture Readings:
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Ps 51:1-17; 2 Cor 5:20b-6:10; Mt 6:1-6, 16-21
During lent it is a tradition to give something up for the duration of Lent and to take something on. For example, giving up television for two hours a night and taking on reading your Bible more. This tradition helps us to see what it is that we are putting before God in our lives and to give more time to service God and others.
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