Monsignor Pope Ping!
Is today Ash Wednesday? If so, that would explain all the cars at the local catholic church.
Here’s wishing everyone a blessed Ash Wednesday as we begin the Lenten season.
I presented the ashes at Mass this morning and it was a bit disturbing to put them on the young children but I knew that they wanted that mark on their foreheads. One mother held up her baby and I did a tiny dot and whispered the words. Everyone was very solemn.
Some feedback on this article by Mr. Pope...
A-Pope writes an article about receiving ashes, but can’t find any instructions or commands in the NT Scriptures to do this.
Unfortunately, Mr. Pope cannot find any instructions or commands in the OT for this ritual either. He does find the word “ashes.”
Because this practice entered after the time of the Apostles, it is likely of pagan origin.
Contrast this with the amazing Gospel of grace that can save anyone from hell and give eternal life.
No ashes needed.
A good and blessed Holy Lent To All!