Ash Wednesday
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today we begin the liturgical Season of Lent with the evocative rite of the imposition of ashes through which we wish to commit ourselves to converting our hearts to the horizons of Grace. People generally associate this Season with the sadness and dreariness of Life. On the contrary, it is a precious gift of God, a strong time full of meaning on the Church's path; it is the journey that leads to the Passover of the Lord.
Dear brothers and sisters, let us setout confidently and joyfully on the Lenten journey. Forty days separate us from Easter; this "strong" season of the liturgical year is a favourable time which is granted to us so that we may attend more closely to our conversion, listen more intensely to the word of God and intensify our prayer and penance.
May Mary, our guide on the Lenten journey, lead us to ever deeper knowledge of the dead and Risen Christ, help us in the spiritual combat against sin, and sustain us as we pray with conviction: "Converte nos, Deus salutaris noster" ----"Convert us to you, O God, our salvation". Amen!
Selections from
HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI
Basilica of St. Sabina
Ash Wedneday, 9 March 2011
Looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday
at Holy Trinity Parish House at 3 PM
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