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A Quick Bible Study Vol. 257: What the Bible Says About Ashes
Ashes in the Bible serve as symbolic physical reminders of our short earthly lifespan compared to the heavenly eternity of ...
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Sackcloth and whips: what methods were used at Easter to “fight against sin”
Various instruments began to be used to carry out penances that required physical pain, including sackcloth and whips. CILICIO The sackcloth is a band of chains with tips that are tight to the ...
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Ash Wednesday: Why do Christians put ashes on their foreheads?
The practice of donning ashes is one of them. In the Bible we are told that when the prophet Jonah pronounced God’s wrath on ...
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Understanding Ash Wednesday and the Tradition of Lent: Significance, Origins, and Practices
The formal establishment of Lent's start date occurred in AD 601 when Pope Gregory adjusted the beginning of Lent to 46 days ...
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Lent: A season of repentance and renewal
Alvarinho J. LuisLent is one of the five seasons in the Catholic liturgical calendar, along with Advent, Christmas, Easter and Ordinary Time. It precedes Easter ...