Ash Wednesday at St. Ambrose Barlow
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent — a season of repentance, prayer and renewal. As ashes are placed on our foreheads, we are reminded of our mortality and called to turn again to God: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” This is not a message of despair but of hope. The ashes invite us to examine our lives, to let go of what separates us from God and neighbour, and to embrace practices that deepen our faith: prayer, fasting and acts of charity.
Take a moment today to quiet your heart. Reflect on where you need God’s mercy, forgive those who have wronged you, and reach out in kindness to someone in need. Let this Lent be a time of honest repentance and renewed commitment to living the Gospel more fully.
