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It's Ash Wednesday! Here's what you need to know... βοΈ
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Itβs Ash Wednesday, the official kick-off of the Christian season of Lent! While Ash Wednesday doesnβt require the weeks or even months of shopping, cooking, and cleaning other Christian holidays do (thankfully!), it can be helpful to do a quick review of everything you need to know before the holiday gets well underway. Depending on how you observe Ash Wednesday, you might want to officially decide what to give up for Lent, review the Catholic Lent fasting guidelines (it IS a fasting day!), or double-check if Ash Wednesday is a holy day of obligation (it's not). OR you might be curious to learn more about this long-standing holiday and how different denominations celebrate it. And if so, you're in luck! β In Ash Wednesday: Your Complete Guide to the First Day of Lent, I'm taking a thorough look at what Protestant and Catholic tradition, history, and the Bible say about this important holiday. β Here's what you'll learn:
β π Want to know more? Read the full article here: Ash Wednesday: Your Complete Guide to the First Day of Lent.β β How are you spending your Ash Wednesday today? Personally, I typically don't go to church on Ash Wednesday (though the rest of my family typically does) -- I've never gotten ashes -- but I DO fast and abstain from meat all day, by choice. This year, I'm also starting the free Praying the Promises of the Cross prayer challenge and beginning my Dopamine Detox (let me know if you want details). Hit reply and let me know what you're doing or what you're giving up, if anything! β --Brittany Ann Equipping Godly Women β π Other Related Articles You Might Enjoy:
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β Catholic Readers Only: Today IS a fasting day. Have questions about what you can/can't eat and when? π Get the full Lenten fasting guidelines here to answer any questions you have π And/or download your printable cheat sheet here to help you remember. (I print one out to put on my fridge every year to help us remember!) |
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Brittany Ann | Equipping Godly Women
Hi, I'm Brittany Ann! I help busy Christian moms find simple, practical ways to create a strong faith, close family, and a life they LOVE -- without all the guilt and overwhelm. Join us for practical tips, trustworthy biblical advice, helpful resources, and a lot of fun!
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