Ash Wednesday is also known as the first day of the Lent season in the Christian calender. It signifies the beginning of a month of fasting and repentance as we prepare ourselves for Easter. In the Bible, it is said that Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert while enduring temptations from Satan. The Lent season can be seen as a re-enactment of that. As we fast for 40 days, we will have to endure the temptation that comes our way, just like Jesus did. It is also encouraged to sacrifice our Earthly pleasures and to do good to others in order to fully immerse ourselves in the Lent season.
On Ash Wednesday, our foreheads are marked with ashes to humble our hearts and reminds us that life passes away on Earth. Ashes are a symbol of penance made sacramental by the blessing of the Church, and they help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice
"Remember, Man is dust, and unto dust you shall return" - Genesis 3:19
So this Lent season, I shall be making my own list of things of what I should sacrifice for the Lent season. Things like less time on the computer watching Modern Family and The Big Bang Theory, or less time on Twitter spazzing about kpop related stuff, or giving up painting my nails for 40 days. *gulp*
I hope everyone has a fruitful and meaningful Lent season. God Bless!
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