This tradition was carried on by the early church and remains an important tradition today. Since ancient times, God’s people have used ashes as a sign of humble repentance (e.g. Third, the ashes remind people that they have been redeemed. Second, the ashes remind people of their mortality. First, the ashes remind people of their sinfulness. There are three reasons why Lutherans go to church to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday. Are they showing off? Are they trying to stand out? Is it some weird secret church ritual? What does it mean? Should I get them too? Many non-Lutherans wonder why their Lutheran friends or family members wear ashes on their forehead at the beginning of Lent. As we are reminded of our mortality, we also pray that all who look upon Jesus Christ will be saved.
But we wanted to share it with you again, especially because we are coming into Lent 2022 with the news of war and death in Ukraine, leaving the entire world on edge and uncertain of what will happen next. This was first published on February 23, 2019.
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