Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Ash Wednesday




In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count).
Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. During some Ash Wednesday services, the minister will lightly rub the sign of the cross with ashes onto the foreheads of worshipers.


5 comments:

  1. Lent...a time to consider Him and what He did for us. Contemplating today, D

    ReplyDelete
  2. Such a wonderful time to remember our Lord.. BLessings to you and your family.

    ReplyDelete
  3. God bless you and your family, in this special time, that we spend remembering our precious Lord..
    praying for you.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Judy. May God's richest blessing be with you and yours as well. Robin aka a little bird

      Delete

linkwithin

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...