Tag Archives: Ash Wednesday

Remember, man, that thou, art dust, and into dust thou shalt return

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

ASH WEDNESDAY – Station at St Sabina’s Today’s station at Rome is at Saint-Sabina’s on the Aventine, in a sanctuary built on the former site of the holy martyr’s house. Having been converted by her maid-servant, she was beheaded for … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

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The Holy Face of Jesus

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent, the period of forty days of fasting, prayer and almsgiving. It is a time of embracing our crosses with renewed fervour in a spirit of self denial and repentance. Our fasting from … Continue reading →

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LENT, A TIME TO SHOULDER OUR CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITIES. Wednesday General Audience

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Gertrude

Vatican City, 22 February 2012 (VIS) – During his general audience this morning, the Holy Father dedicated his catechesis to the subject of Lent (which begins today, Ash Wednesday), the period of forty days leading up to the Easter Triduum, … Continue reading →

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