Q2: Is there a correct way of imposing the ashes? I note that in Rome the ashes are sprinkled on top of people's heads, but in other parts of the world the ash is marked on the foreheads. Is this also proper? - D.O., Mombasa, Kenya Is this permitted? Further, in addition to the priest and nuns, a lay faithful from the congregation came forward and assisted with administering the ashes/liquid.
At one such Mass, I noticed that what was placed on everybody was a liquid mixture of ashes and water. Q1: During Ash Wednesday Masses, ashes are placed on the head of all those present who come forward for it. Can Christians who receive ashes go out later in the day?įor necessary activities like work or school, there are no restrictions. But entertainment activities like dining out or going to a movie or unnecessary shopping trips are considered inappropriate by some churches on Ash Wednesday.Ĭolumbus Dispatch reporter Danae King and Indianapolis Star digital producer Dwight Powell contributed to this story.Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. There is no requirement to keep ashes on the forehead all day or for any period of time after they are given, but many Christians choose to keep them on their foreheads throughout the day on Ash Wednesday. Is it OK to remove ashes from forehead on Ash Wednesday? In addition, Catholics are expected to fast on Ash Wednesday, which means they should eat only one full meal, or two smaller meals that don't add up to a whole meal. Can Catholics eat meat on Ash Wednesday?Ĭatholics are asked not to eat meat on Ash Wednesday or on Fridays during Lent.
"Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” The phrase recalls God's words to Adam in Genesis 3:19 before the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. The person administering ashes also may say, “Repent and believe in the Gospel.”Īshes represent death and repentance since Christians believe Jesus died for their sins. What words are traditionally said when ashes are given? Traditionally, ashes are burned from the palms used during the prior year's Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter. Where do the ashes for Ash Wednesday traditionally come from? Ash Wednesday always occurs six and a half weeks before Easter, which is slated for Apthis year.
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