Ash Wednesday
Saint of the Day
 
Joel 2:12-18
2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2
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Psalm 51:3-6, 12-14, 17
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Similar Reflections
 
 
"Your Holy Spirit take not from me." —Psalm 51:13
 
 
Prayer: Father, I receive the Lenten ashes today as a sign of my desire to receive the Holy Spirit in a life-changing way this Lent.
Promise: "Keep your deeds of mercy secret, and your Father Who sees in secret will repay you." —Mt 6:4
Praise: "O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim Your praise" (Ps 51:17).
 
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