Tag: Ash Wednesday
IN PHOTOS: Catholic faithful commence this year’s Lenten journey
Ash Wednesday serves as a day of penitential prayer and fasting, with some opting to take a break from public activities
Catholics told to let go of ‘worldly attachment’ as Lent begins
The prelate cautioned against “the delusions of self-righteousness, self-sufficiency, self-entitlement, and self-grandiosity”
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About 400 people were attending mass when the accident occurred at the Saint Peter the Apostle church in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
IN PHOTOS: Burning of palm fronds
Ash Wednesday occurs 46 days before Easter Sunday, predominantly observed by Catholics, though many other Christians also participate
Photos: ‘Running Priest’ visits sick, elderly on Ash Wednesday
The priest used to run to bring attention to the issues that he is passionate about, such as human rights and the environment
Manila prelate tells faithful to observe Lent with sincerity, pure intention
“This season is a blessed time for us to turn away from hypocrisy and worldly attachments"
Pope Francis: Free yourself ‘from the dictatorship of full schedules’
Pope Francis marked the start of the season of Lent with Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina on Rome’s Aventine Hill
‘Makipagkasundo na kayo sa Diyos’
Pinapaalaala ni Hesus na huwag nating gawin ang pag-penitensya para lang mapansin tayo ng mga tao at purihin nila tayo
Photos: ‘Repent and believe in the Gospel’
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting.
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
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