So far God removes our transgressions from us.Īs a parent has compassion for their children, Nor repay us according to our iniquities.įor as the heavens are high above the earth, God does not deal with us according to our sins, God will not always accuse, nor keep anger for ever. Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. As is said in Godly Play, Lent is a time spent “getting ready to come close to the mystery of Easter.” Read Though this season is solemn and reflective, it is also a time of preparing our spirits for all that is to come a “spring cleaning” for the soul. (Sundays always celebrate Jesus’ resurrection.) This commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert at the beginning of his public ministry, as recorded by the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The Lenten season of reflection and simplicity spans 40 days, not including Sundays. Many people prepare for Lent’s humbling nature and call to simplicity the day before Ash Wednesday, on what is called Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras, by using the sugar and fat from their cupboards in their last feast or large celebration before Easter. On Ash Wednesday we remember with prayer, and with the tangible symbol of ashes, our mortal nature, our place in the cycle of life, and our dependence on God. IntroductionĪsh Wednesday begins Lent, a season of repentance and renewal of our faith. To download this beautiful resource for households that supports the celebration of Ash Wednesday at home as a PDF, click here.
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