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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent in the Christian faith. It is a time of reflection, repentance, and spiritual discipline as believers prepare for Easter. One way to observe Ash Wednesday is by participating in a liturgical service, which may include the imposition of ashes on the forehead as a sign of repentance and mortality.
One powerful prayer that can be said on Ash Wednesday, or anytime during the season of Lent, is the “Litany of Penitence.” This prayer acknowledges our sinfulness and our need for God’s mercy and grace. It is a poignant reminder of our human frailty and the depths of God’s love for us.
The Litany of Penitence begins with the following phrases:
“Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.”
As believers recite this prayer, they are reminded of their need for God’s forgiveness and their desire to turn away from sin and follow God’s will. It is a powerful way to receive blessings on Ash Wednesday and throughout the season of Lent.
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