18/02/2026
Ash Wednesday 🌿 marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and fasting for Christians before Easter. The ashes on the forehead symbolize mortality, repentance, and humility. It's a reminder of human frailty ("dust you are, and to dust you will return") and a call to turn back to God.?
The ashes are usually applied in the shape of a cross, signifying faith and commitment
😊 "Alleluia" is actually sung in Catholic cathedrals, but it's often omitted during Lent as a sign of penance and solemnity.
The Alleluia returns on Easter Sunday, celebrating Jesus' resurrection! 😊
Ash Wednesday traditions/Catholic tradition
