Ash Wednesday and the 40 Days of Lent and the 40 Days for Life!

Are you ready? Ash Wednesday is tomorrow March 9th and begins the Penitential Season of Lent. This is one of my favorite times of year. We come to Mass to begin Lent by hearing God's Word, by receiving the Holy Eucharist, the very Body and Blood of Jesus and we leave wearing that outward symbol of ashes on our foreheads to remember that we are dust and to dust we shall return. Hopefully, this is not a time of the year that we dread or despair of because in Lent we join Jesus in remembering the trials He faced, especially when He went into the desert for 40 days. I came across a little video on Facebook via the Busted Halo Show that gives a great two minute explanation of Ash Wednesday . Here you go:



Providentially, during Lent this year, there is the opportunity to also participate in the next 40 Days for Life Campaign. That begins tomorrow on Ash Wednesday. You can learn more about our local campaign here in Indianapolis by visiting http://www.40daysforlife.com/indianapolis/ which details the location, times and other pertinent information that will help you to get involved. If you are not familiar with 40 Days for Life, I will also include a video trailer to give you a good overview. 



The 40 Days for Life in Indianapolis takes place at the Planned Parenthood which is located 8590 Georgetown Road in Indianapolis, IN.  I hope to see you there during the Season of Lent and the 40 Days for Life.