All Catholics who can will attend Mass or a Prayer Service today and receive ashes on their foreheads for all to see during the course of the day. Ironically, Jesus advises us to do quite the opposite with our Lenten observances: "Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them;" (Mt 6:1). So, no trumpets, bells and whistles, just private prayer, almsgiving and fasting. Our Father sees us and will reward us accordingly, Jesus reminds us. However, leading a more serious, fuller life of prayer and good deeds will eventually become obvious and be an inspiration to others. Let the ashes, then, be an outward sign of what is going on in our hearts and in our private lives, and help others to remember that they too are called to repent and put the Gospel into action.
Bro. Rene
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