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Repent
On Ash Wednesday our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of the prophet Isaiah (58:1-12) entitled "Concerning fasting that pleases God". Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope.
Catholics celebrate Ash Wednesday as the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and repentance leading up to Easter, which commemorates the Resurrection of Christ. The ashes symbolize mourning and repentance, reflecting biblical practices. By receiving ashes, Catholics express sorrow for their sins and acknowledge…
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