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Sacred Beginnings Videos. Resources to celebrate Ash Wednesday, the start of the season of Lent. Videos (including 4K), PowerPoint, graphics, social media. English and Spanish. Includes 10-second countdown timer.

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Sacred Beginnings Videos. Resources to celebrate Ash Wednesday, the start of the season of Lent. Videos (including 4K), PowerPoint, graphics, social media. English and Spanish. Includes 10-second countdown timer.


Ash Wednesday – Sacred Beginning of Lent

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a significant season in the Christian liturgical calendar dedicated to reflection, repentance, and preparation for the celebration of Easter. This solemn day invites believers into a journey of spiritual renewal, calling them to remember their human frailty and dependence on God’s grace. Traditionally, ashes made from the burned palm branches of the previous year’s Palm Sunday are placed on the foreheads of worshippers in the shape of a cross. The accompanying words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return,” serve as a humbling reminder of mortality and the need for God’s mercy.

The concept of “sacred beginnings” is central to Ash Wednesday, as it marks the first step in the 40-day Lenten pilgrimage. This period is modeled after Jesus’ 40 days of fasting and temptation in the wilderness, emphasizing self-denial and spiritual discipline. For many Christians, this sacred season is observed through fasting, prayer, and acts of charity. The ashes symbolize both penitence and a renewed commitment to live according to God’s will. By participating in these rituals, believers embrace a fresh start, dedicating themselves to spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with Christ.

Lent is a time of intentional slowing down, encouraging reflection on life’s priorities and the state of one’s heart. The season’s themes of repentance and transformation align with the call to acknowledge personal shortcomings and seek God’s forgiveness. Ash Wednesday’s solemnity sets the tone for this introspective journey, inviting the faithful to engage in practices that foster inner change. These practices, often referred to as the pillars of Lent—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—guide Christians in realigning their lives with God’s purposes and renewing their faith.

In its essence, Ash Wednesday offers the gift of sacred beginnings—a moment to pause and recognize the need for God’s grace at the start of a season designed for spiritual recalibration. It invites believers into a collective experience of humility and hope, preparing their hearts for the transformative power of the Resurrection. The ashes, while somber in their symbolism, also carry a message of renewal and the possibility of new life, reminding Christians that even in their imperfection, God’s mercy and love are boundless.

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