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The Palms of yesteryear are taken,
Gathered together and burned,
Remember, Man, you are dust,
To dust you shall return!
This Cross of Ash upon your head,
Take it in memory of your impending doom,
But be not discouraged and have great hope,
May virtue within you bloom.
Forty days and forty nights,
Did Our Lord and Savior Fast,
So should we follow his way,
In preparation for His Passion at last.
Three hours on the Cross,
Three days in the tomb,
Then comes the Resurrection,
And the Eastertide in Full Bloom!
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Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent. The ashes represent the reminder of how God created the human body from the dust of the earth and when we die, we will become that dust again.
The practice of giving up things for Lent is not just about basic sacrifice, but also to train our bodies to not give in to all our bodily desires, passions, and pleasures and to realize that we are not just a body but also a spiritual being...two into one...body and soul...and both need to be given their due. Our soul and body are often seem at odds with one another, but they should be as one. This is a good season to build that relationship. Suffering a little for love of God and Neighbor is good!
God Bless you all this Lenten Season!
The practice of giving up things for Lent is not just about basic sacrifice, but also to train our bodies to not give in to all our bodily desires, passions, and pleasures and to realize that we are not just a body but also a spiritual being...two into one...body and soul...and both need to be given their due. Our soul and body are often seem at odds with one another, but they should be as one. This is a good season to build that relationship. Suffering a little for love of God and Neighbor is good!
God Bless you all this Lenten Season!
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Wonderful poem 