Results for: Sackcloth-and-ashes
In Holidays and Traditions

Why do you use the sackcloth for Lent?

Sack Cloth and ashes are used in the Old Testament for mourning,  submission. Ninevah is an example where for 40 days-the length of  Lent-all citizens & the King worn sack c… (MORE)
In The Bible

What does sackcloth mean in the bible?

SACKCLOTH was a coarse cloth used in making sacks, or bags, such as those for containing grain. It was usually woven from goat's hair of a dark color. (Re 6:12; Isa 50:3) The … (MORE)
In Bible Statistics and History

How many times is sackcloth and ashes mentioned bible?

In the King James version the word - sackcloth - appears 46 times the word - sackclothes - appears once and the word - ash - appears once the word - ashes - appears … (MORE)
In Math and Arithmetic

What is the answer to 20c plus 5 equals 5c plus 65?

20c + 5 = 5c + 65 Divide through by 5: 4c + 1 = c + 13 Subtract c from both sides: 3c + 1 = 13 Subtract 1 from both sides: 3c = 12 Divide both sides by 3: c = 4
Thanks for the feedback!
In Catholicism

Can you receive Ashes after Ash Wednesday?

Of course, Ashes are a sacramental used to remind the faithful of death and the necessity of penance and contrition. The use of ashes, expressing humiliation and sorrow, was c… (MORE)