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Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the seventh Wednesday before Easter and the first day of Lenten fast, on which many Christians receive a mark of ashes on the forehead as a token of repentance and mortality. As a mark of spiritual discipline, most of the Christians observe fast between Ash Wednesday and Easter. This category is all about the history and significance of Ash Wednesday and its customs.
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What traditionally happened on ash Wednesday?
As a Catholic you receive a cross of burnt ashes to remind you that the Lord Jesus died for our sins on the cross. Other religions may as well have a tradition, but this is the tradition of the Roman Catholic Faith.
What is Ash Wednesday to Baptist?
Baptist perspective on Ash Wednesday is simply believing the true nature of man that he is from dust and man will return again to dust.They do not believe to the celebration of the Lenten season especially the Ash Wednesday or the first day of this season.
What can't you eat on ash Wednesday?
you can eat on ash wednesday whoever told you that is wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
because he is in a head coma which induced his little adventures with his friends that he made up in his mind because he crazy
Why do people get a cross of ash on there head?
Ash Wednesday signals the start of Lent for Catholics. Lent is time of reflection and repentance so ash on the forehead symbolizes sin and repentance to God.
What does the Holy Roman Catholic Church teach on Holy day of obligation for ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation. The faithful are usually reminded that day that their bodies are ash. They are encouraged to a better conversion and to live better Christian lives.
Who did the soundtrack to movie ash Wednesday?
http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/5571903/a/Ash+Wednesday.htm
just go to the link and You can enjoy listening...
What was the Gospel reading on Ash Wednesday?
Jesus said to his disciples:
"Take care not to perform righteous deeds
in order that people may see them;
otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.
When you give alms,
do not blow a trumpet before you,
as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets
to win the praise of others.
Amen, I say to you,
they have received their reward.
But when you give alms,
do not let your left hand know what your right is doing,
so that your almsgiving may be secret.
And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
"When you pray,
do not be like the hypocrites,
who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners
so that others may see them.
Amen, I say to you,
they have received their reward.
But when you pray, go to your inner room,
close the door, and pray to your Father in secret.
And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
"When you fast,
do not look gloomy like the hypocrites.
They neglect their appearance,
so that they may appear to others to be fasting.
Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.
But when you fast,
anoint your head and wash your face,
so that you may not appear to be fasting,
except to your Father who is hidden.
And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you."
Do you take a shower after getting a cross on your forehead on Ash Wednesday?
yes. the ash only symbolizes your repentance.
Why are the ashes so important?
The ashes are important because they remind us that we came from ash and to ash we will return, whitch means that we are worth nothing and can do nothing with out the help of the Lord.
I found a site that may be of some help to you: http://www.americancatholic.org/features/lent/faqs.asp
Can you wash off the ashes on ash Wednesday?
The ashes are a sign of Jesus presence in outr lives, our faith, and a reminder of our mortality and everlasting life. It is best to not be wiped off until the next morning, but if you must there is no rule forbidding that.
What do Catholics do on Ash Wednesday like how do we get the mark by going up to the priest?
Catholics, and many other Christian religions, observe Ash Wednesday six-and-a-half weeks before Holy Week and Easter. It is the beginning of 40 days of penitence and reflection, called Lent, to cleanse our soul by making atonement for the wrong things we have done in the last year. The ashes are made by burning the blessed palm fronds used on last year's Palm Sunday and christened with Holy Water. The marking of the forehead with a cross made of ashes reminds each of us that: 1. Death comes to everyone 2. We should be sad for their sins 3. We must change ourselves for the better 4. God made the first human being by breathing life into dust, and without God, human beings are nothing more than dust and ashes. 5. It's also a reminder of the mark of the cross made at baptism 6. The cross of ashes may symbolize the way Christ's sacrifice on the cross as atonement for sin replaces the Old Testament tradition of making burnt offerings to atone for sin. When marking the sign of the cross on each believer's forehead, the celebrant says, "Remember, man, that you are dust and unto dust you shall return." or "Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel." When leaving the observance, we carry the cross out into the world. During Lent, each Christian imitates Jesus' withdrawal into the wilderness for forty days. It invites us to undertake spiritual discipline, deliberate abstinence from indulgent behavior involving food or luxuries, or finding ways to be of service to society.
Does Gene Hunt love Alex Drake in Ashes to Ashes?
Yes Gene does Like Alex but but he wont tell her and she likes him but she wont tell him because she thinks she might not be staying but she is but soon in the newest series (series 3) a new girl tries to steal Alex's love.
What month in the year did people celebrate the carnival?
The tradition of the carnival is February or March depending on when ash Wednesday is and Easter.
What is the meaning behind the name ashutosh?
Ashutosh is another name for the Lord Shiva. Some people say the definition of that particular instance means "Easily pleased".
What areas of SA were affected on Ash Wednesday?
The worst fires on Ash Wednesday were in the following areas
* around Clare in the Mid-North.
* in four separate areas of the Mt Lofty Ranges, the worst being in the Adelaide Hills where12 died and 150 homes were lost, including 5 deaths and 25 homes in Greenhill.
* in the South East primarily around Mt Gambier, where 14 died and 40 homes were lost.
Ash Wednesday is the day that kicks off the start of Lent.
How do you deliver Berit's ashes to Runil?
You go to the Hall of the Dead in Falkreath. Runil is the priest there, give the ashes to him.
How do you say Wednesday in spanish?
miércoles (days of the week, like month names, are not capitalized)
Is ash Wednesday a day for fasting and abstinence?
Yes, Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence in the Christian tradition, particularly observed by Catholics. Fasting typically involves limiting food intake, while abstinence means refraining from eating meat. This day marks the beginning of Lent, a period of reflection and penance leading up to Easter. The practices emphasize self-discipline and spiritual growth.
