Ash Wednesday in 2023

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2023 Date	February 22, 2023
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Ash Wednesday in 2023

Ash Wednesday is mainly a Catholic observance in which ashes are marked on the forehead of parishioners in the shape of a cross. The ashes are meant as a reminder of our mortality and sinfulness.

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Wishing all Christians observing Ash Wednesday a blessed start to the Lenten season. May today be a meaningful start to the 40 days of deeper prayer and reflection.
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) February 22, 2023

Today is Ash Wednesday, which signifies the start of the Lenten season. Say a short prayer today. 🙏🏻 https://t.co/fKNe8pJNu3
— GMA Public Affairs (@GMA_PA) February 21, 2023

Today is Ash Wednesday, the 40-day journey of Lent. Let us use this time to reflect, pray, do good deeds, forgive and ask for forgiveness as we prepare for Easter. Learn more: https://t.co/a3aXlnpkUl https://t.co/dmpq2Cyyd2
— Toronto Catholic District School Board (@TCDSB) February 22, 2023

February 22nd is Pink Shirt Day. As today is also Ash Wednesday, a holy day of prayer, DCDSB will be celebrating Pink Shirt Day on Friday, February 24. A friendly reminder to all students and families to wear your pink shirts on Friday to #LiftEachOtherUp! https://t.co/77nptPfO9D
— Durham Catholic District School Board (@DurhamCatholic) February 22, 2023

Today is the first day of Lent and is the beginning of the season of reflection on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. To all my Christian brothers and sisters, I wish you a blessed Ash Wednesday. https://t.co/Ejrx6pZvHb
— Jasraj Singh Hallan 🇨🇦 (@jasrajshallan) February 22, 2023

Today marks Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenton season. It’s a reminder of the power of humility and the importance of service to others. I’m wishing everyone observing a wonderful Lenten season. https://t.co/CyLFMKH1Gm
— Sonia Sidhu (@SoniaLiberal) February 23, 2023

Today Archbishop Smith celebrated the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Joseph's Basilica. To read his full homily: https://t.co/snmmaNmdaz https://t.co/TeGW3luMwy
— Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton (@archedmonton) February 23, 2023

Today our school community reflected together during our Ash Wednesday Liturgy. We learned that Ash Wednesday is a time for prayer, almsgiving, and fasting, and a time to reflect on our own words and actions during this Lenten Season 🙏 ✝️ https://t.co/7uDa7x9GR5
— StCatherineECSD (@StCatherineECSD) February 23, 2023

Today marks the beginning of Lent. It is a time for deepening our spiritual life. Thank you to all of our families who joined us today for our Ash Wednesday liturgy led by Fr. James. Special thanks to Gr. 4C & 4R and our @OLWChestermere music ministry. #IBelieveInCatholicEd https://t.co/2TfGlFSkLT
— Tina Madden (@MrsTLMadden) February 22, 2023

Great reminder today, Ash Wednesday. We are still collecting pop tabs. What a great way to think of others and give back to our community. Just another way to show our love for others. https://t.co/6Ob3dLH4NA
— HomeoftheLightning (@zlightningbolt) February 22, 2023