Tag: Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday for Catholics
While the ashes symbolize penance and contrition, they are also a reminder that God is gracious and merciful to those who call on Him
Lent is about eternal rewards, not appearances, says Pope Francis
The pope said that the rite of receiving ashes was an “austere sign, which leads us to reflect on the transience of our human condition”
Pope Francis says Lent time for ‘conversion and interior renewal’
Pope Francis reminded pilgrims gathered in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall that March 2 is a global day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine
Photos: ‘Today, if you will hear His voice, harden not your...
March 2, 2022, Ash Wednesday, marked the beginning of the “new normal” in the Philippine capital and 38 other areas in the country
Filipinos observe Ash Wednesday as COVID restrictions eased
Most COVID-19 restrictions were scrapped this week after a sharp drop in infections and increased vaccinations
Manila prelate calls on faithful to fast, use savings to feed...
Third year into the COVID-19 pandemic, poor families have yet to recover from unemployment and the hunger and malnutrition that came with it
Filipinos allowed to receive ashes on forehead as COVID-19 health restrictions...
The Episcopal Commission on Liturgy of the bishops’ conference said priests are now allowed to put ashes on the foreheads of churchgoers
Pope Francis calls for global ‘day of prayer’ for Ukraine on...
The pope’s comments came after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he would recognize the breakaway Ukrainian regions
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