Tag: Repentance
Catholic peace advocates commemorate Hiroshima, Nagasaki anniversaries
About 40 peace advocates representing about a dozen religious communities held a special Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemoration Prayer Service of Repentance midday Aug. 9 outside the White House in Washington.
Why do we receive ashes on Ash Wednesday?
The imposition of ashes is a solemn ritual that signals the beginning of the holy season of Lent. The ceremony is distinctive; there is no liturgical action like it throughout the entire church year.
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