[Faith-talk] FW: [ChristianChit-Chat] Ash Wednesday

[Eric Calhoun]

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From: "jeanne" <justjeanne4960 at gmail.com>
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Subject: [ChristianChit-Chat] Ash Wednesday
Date: 
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:21:46 -0600 (Central Standard Time)

 

 

 

 

Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the
Christian followers? foreheads as a sign of repentance. The ashes used are
typically gathered after the Palm Crosses from the previous year?s Palm
Sunday are burned. In the liturgical practice of some churches, the ashes
are mixed with the Oil of the Catechumens (one of the sacred oils used to
anoint those about to be baptized), though some churches use ordinary oil.
This paste is used by the minister who presides at the service to make the
sign of the cross, first upon his own forehead and then on those of
congregants. Ash Wednesday is a day of repentance and it marks the
beginning
of Lent. Ashes were used in ancient times, according to the Bible, to
express mourning. Dusting oneself with ashes was the penitent?s way of
expressing sorrow for sins and faults. 


This was a tutorial I wrote for Winni's Holiday group.


The midi is called "Ashes". 

 

Love and hugs, 

 

jeanne