Cuold someone explain what the ashes are for.... I am a baptist and never really got into other beliefs. Also can anyone tell me why you can't eat meat on fridays
Thanks Jeff
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The ashes are a sign of our sinfulness and our sorrow for our sins. The Bible speaks of sackcloth and ashes as a sign of penance.
Not eating meat is also penance for our sins. Jesus calls us to give things up for Him, and giving up meat on Fridays is one small way we do that.
Not eating meat is also penance for our sins. Jesus calls us to give things up for Him, and giving up meat on Fridays is one small way we do that.
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Hi, Jeff. You're not stupid at all. And you're certainly not alone. As Paul said the ashes are a symbol of sorrow and repentence for our sins. It is our acknowledgement that we are sinful creatures and nothing (dust to dust) without God's Grace. Marking ourselves this way is a sign of penitence and humility.
The Friday penance is a sacrifice that we make in response to the greater Sacrifice of Christ. We suffer so that we may become closer to Him. Our little pain really brings home the enormity of Christ's suffering. Fasting and abstinence are also means by which we learn self-discipline and self-control. If we cannot control ourselves, how can we be an example to others?
Peace be with you!
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You're not stupid at all. And you're certainly not alone. As Paul said the ashes are a symbol of sorrow and repentence for our sins. It is our acknowledgement that we are sinful creatures and nothing (dust to dust) without God's Grace. Marking ourselves this way is a sign of penitence and humility. The Friday penance is a sacrifice that we make in response to the greater Sacrifice of Christ. We suffer so that we may become closer to Him. Our little pain really brings home the enormity of Christ's suffering. Fasting and abstinence are also means by which we learn self-discipline and self-control. If we cannot control ourselves, how can we be an example to others?
Peace be with you!
Sandy
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