Ash Wednesday in 2023

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2023 Date	22 February 2023
2024 Date	14 February 2024

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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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Updated 14:04

Today is Ash Wednesday! Please remember that today is a day of fasting and abstinence from meat. This means that Catholics may eat only one full meal and two smaller meals which, combined, would not equal a normal sized meal. #ashtag https://t.co/iTEfF3ev53
— Latin Mass Society (@latinmassuk) February 22, 2023

(1/9) Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Of course, had it been left entirely up to the Consilium, Ash Wednesday and the days following would have been abolished, with Lent beginning on the 1st Sunday: see Bugnini, "Reform of the Liturgy", p. 307 (pic). https://t.co/nOGFy87MiE
— Matthew Hazell (@M_P_Hazell) February 22, 2023

Today is Quinquagesima Sunday, the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday and 50 days before Easter Sunday https://t.co/2a3J0aoyXX
— Latin Mass Society (@latinmassuk) February 19, 2023

Today, on Ash Wednesday, we #StayandPray for repentance. God, we are sorry for the times when we are complicit in injustice or don’t recognise the consequences of our actions. Help us to rely on the transformative power of your love as we continue to pray for justice. https://t.co/muCOQFaVxa
— JPIT (@PublicIssues) February 22, 2023

Today is Ash Wednesday and our Lenten journey begins! ⁠ In the Gospel, Jesus tells us what Lent is all about: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. He tells the disciples, and us, how to do this well.⁠ ⁠ This Lent, let us reflect on who we are and how we can come ever closer to God. https://t.co/8jhxYrzlMc
— Leeds Diocesan Youth Service (@LeedsDYS) February 22, 2023

Today I got my nose ashed by mistake. Then I sneezed loudly and now the human is on her knees washing the kitchen floor. Ashes everywhere…. . . . I went for a snooze after that. Happy Ash Wednesday 🐾👣 #AshWednesday2023 #parishHound https://t.co/xQMpajPKi3
— Lina the parish hound, SCP (@LinaHound) February 22, 2023

Morning and a good Ash Wednesday to everyone. Are we all well rested from yesterday's thrilling game? Will we see a goal from the Up'ards or Down'ards (Or both) today. Live coverage from the Turn-Up at 2pm. #Shrovetide2023 #ShrovetideLive https://t.co/NFrEzVwoqY
— Shrovetide Live (@ShrovetideLive) February 22, 2023

Pupils and staff will attend a series of Ash Wednesday services today in the Theatre led by our Caritas pupils and Fr Mark O’Donnell. @MargaretsHigh https://t.co/ZdlTlaf96q
— Saint Margaret's RE Dept (@smhsRE) February 22, 2023

Today is Ash Wednesday. Traditionally, the ashing takes place before Mass, and the ash is sprinkled on the crown not marked on the forehead (only women have their foreheads marked because they cover their heads in church) https://t.co/4HFsRZGwBG
— English Missal Society (@EnglishMissal) February 22, 2023

Today is Ash Wednesday and marks the start of Lent. The KS2 children will attend mass with the parish and children in KS1 and EYFS will take part in liturgies to help them begin their journey of prayer and reflection. https://t.co/wERFpYMNqp
— St Joseph's (@StJoeHandsworth) February 22, 2023