Ash Wednesday is almost here

+JMJ+ Yesterday I shared a couple of things about Ash Wednesday and Lent in the Church against the charge that they have pagan roots. Today I want to add more to that, some videos that I think are interesting and helpful. First, a video from Dr. Brant Pitre, then two by Fr. Mike Schmitz, and one by Fr. Chris Alar, three of my favorite Catholic teachers and speakers.

Video, The Biblical Roots of Ash Wednesday, by Dr. Brant Pitre of Catholic Productions.

Video, The Significance of Ash Wednesday, by Fr. Mike Schmitz.

Video, Why Fast on Ash Wednesday?, by Fr. Mike Schmitz.

Video, Why Penances? Understanding Lent, Fasting, Almsgiving (Ash Wed), by Fr. Chris Alar in his Explaining the Faith series (link to playlist of the series).

I hope you’ll find something useful and helpful in this post. Thanks for visiting the blog and reading. May you and I grow in holiness and virtue in the approaching Lenten season, and, by His grace, become the saints the Lord intends us to be. God bless you, and may His peace be always with you. +JMJ+

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