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Ashes are placed on the forehead in the sign of the cross to remind us that our body will return to hence from which it came. Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. Also the beginning of Lent in which we will sacrifice or give up something that is materialistic in form that we have enjoyed. Showing us that materialist things don't last & we can be without. But mainly to give up of oneself, as the Lord did, and think more so of others before ourselves. Feed and help the poor,elderly and the lot less fortunate. They say, if you can stick with anything for six weeks, it may become part of you.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoMost Catholics get ashes on Ash Wednesday, which symbolizes their contrition and sorrow of having sinned.
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Who applies the ashes on Ash Wednesday?
A priest, deacon or Eucharistic minister may apply ashes on Ash Wednesday
Why is ash Wednesday called ash Wednesday?
To remind us ashes to ashes we are nothing better than dirt
Are ashes only used on Ash Wednesday?
no
Does the Pope wear ashes on Ash Wednesday or has he ever done so?
yes. every catholic - pope included - wear ashes on Ash Wednesday. they are obliged to.
Which Christian holiday marks the beginning of Lent?
Ash Wednesday. yes, Ash Wednesday, ashes are put on your forehead ion the sign of the cross
What do Catholics put on their heads on Ash Wednesday?
Ashes.
What is the purpose of receiving ash on Ash Wednesday?
The ashes represent God creating us from dust/ashes and after us dying, us returning to dust/ashes.
Where do the ashes come from for ash Wednesday?
Burnt Palm Leaves
Why is the creed not said in Catholic church on Ash Wednesday?
I think that the "Profession of Faith" (Creed) is replaced on Ash Wednesday by the imposition of ashes. I'm thinking that the receiving of ashes is the equivalent of professing one's faith.
What are the ashes usually mixed with to form the ash paste on Ash Wednesday?
Nothing, it's the ashes of last years burnt palms from Palm Sunday.
What are ashes a symbol of?
Ashes symbolizes that we have come from dust and to dust we shall return. The Ashes are applied on the forehead of a person on Ash Wednesday.
What is the significance of ashes?
Ashes are to remind us of our own mortality. The ashes that are distributed on Ash Wednesday come from the ashes of the palms from the previous Palm Sunday.
