ASH WEDNESDAY-BEGINNING
OF LENT

Today is Ash Wednesday, commencing a forty-
day’s period of the season of Lent;
In memory of the crucifixion, burial and
resurrection of Jesus Christ;
And His ascension to heaven, for which He
paid infinite price!
On this day, holy ash is smeared on the fore-
head,
Beginning a forty day’s period of fasting and
penance;
From dust we have risen, and into dust and
ashes we shall disseminate!
But following our soul-searching penance,
We shall emerge, with renewed vigor of both
mind and heart!
With a fresh inner re-birth, along with this
rejuvenated spirit of Spring, -
To make a fresh beginning!
This period of 40 days, has a special
significance, -
For Jesus withdrew for 40 days into the
wilderness,
And overcame the temptations of the devil,
By citing scriptures - to banish evil!
The final week of Lent, called the ‘Holy
Week’,
When all true believers do seek, -
His forgiveness, blessing and love, -
To make a renewed beginning!
This Holy Week begins a day after Palm
Sunday, -
Marking His triumphal entry into Jerusalem
on that day!
With Monday to Thursday in memory of His
final Passover, - the Last Supper;
His crucifixion on Good Friday;
And after 40 hours of burial, breaking all
mortal shackles, -
To get resurrected on Easter Sunday!
Now let us with hope await His second
coming,
With prayers all the way, -
To get resurrected on that Judgement Day!

- Raj Nandy
25 Feb 09 – 'Ash
Wednesday '.
(For all my readers who are not aware of
the significance of 'LENT')

RAJ NANDY

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