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 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 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
Roses are red, remember you'll die, this rhyme is so weird, but so's today's vibe. Have an appropriately joyful and miserable Ash Wednesday / Valentine's Day everyone.
If you’ve got 30 seconds today, have a listen to this beautiful Lenten hymn The words are by Synesius of Cyrene from the 4th century, and combined with a 16th century tune called ‘Southwell’ by Damon. We’re singing this hymn for 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.