The Ash Wednesday practice of the Catholic Church is ancient, yet beautiful and divine. It has scriptural basis and is anchored in the sacred traditions of the Church. It is important that we assist in the Holy Mass on that day because it is the beginning of the season of lent - a season of fasting, prayer, alms-giving and penance.
The custom of putting ashes in our forehead is a great reminder of our own human frailty. Hence, the need to rely on GOD alone and return back. But, Ash Wednesday is more than the ashes in our forehead. Ash Wednesday is all about JESUS and His saving work. It is an invitation for all of us to die to self and be Christ-like. It will be a useless exercise if the ashes in our forehead will not translate into forgiveness, repentance and charity. Speaking of repentance, the faithful are also encouraged to go to the sacrament of confession.
May you all have a holy observance of the Lenten Season.
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