As we enter the season of Lent, let us reflect on our faith and commitment to serving others. Today, on Ash Wednesday, we embark on a journey of introspection and renewal. May this sacred time bring us closer to our values and to one another. Show more
Replying to @MrStache9 Back in the day most people would recognize today is the start of the Christian season of Lent that begins with Ash Wednesday. A time of reflection and repentance leading up to the celebration of Easter. A sign of the cross in Ash on one's forehead symbolizes ones recognition and… Show more
Today is Ash Wednesday. On this day, we begin the season of Lent. Quote Archdiocese of Toronto @archtoronto · 5h Infographic: Why the ashes? #AshWednesday #Lent2024
— Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (@DPCDSBSchools) February 14, 2024
As money no dey, na Ash Wednesday we go today. Happy Ash Wednesday!
Today it's Valentine's day, but also ASH WEDNESDAY and the beginning of lent. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust - if you fail to respect this day and celebrate with your lover God will turn both of you into Ash Babies. Wow this is so cool I love being an illegitimate prophet Show more
Today is Valentine’s Day & Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. So here's the skull of St. Valentine to remind you: You are loved... ...and you are going to die. Show more
— Rev. Emily Hunter McGowin, Ph.D. (@EmilyMcgowin) February 14, 2024
Welsh folklore tells us to keep quiet and to listen for strange sounds today: "Ash Wednesday was formerly a day of gloom, and at one time silence was enforced upon young people in remote parts of Wales. Witches were supposed to 'groan' on this day." Show more
Today is Ash Wednesday!!! but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 There's no greater love than the one Christ showed us. Show more
Ash Wednesday is mainly a Catholic observance in which ashes are marked on the forehead of parishioners in the shape of a cross. The ashes are meant as a reminder of our mortality and sinfulness.