Dan Andriacco
Dan Andriacco
desire taken
The archdiocese also is disappointed that this has taken so long. Obviously, this isn't anything we have any desire to prolong.
abstinence burnt forgiveness leading ourselves pray remind season sets smear tone
It's a pretty significant day for us. It is a day of abstinence when we fast, pray and smear ourselves with burnt ash to remind us of our sinfulness, forgiveness and mortality. It sets the tone for the penitential season leading up to Easter.
brings comfort fervent hope
Our fervent hope is it brings some peace, comfort or satisfaction to the victims.