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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday The First Day of Lent ( Wednesday 18th February )
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DESCRIPTION:“Remember that you are dust\, and to dust you shall return
 ”\nA chance to reset\, refocus\, preparing for the joy of Easter.\nAsh W
 ednesday started in the early church somewhere around the 1st - 4th centur
 y\, as form of public repentance through the sprinkling of ashes. Nowadays
 \, in Ash Wednesday services\, the Priest marks people's foreheads with as
 hes. (The ash is created by the burning of last year's palm crosses) This 
 is a symbol of humility and of our mortality.\nThe words “Remember that 
 you are dust\, and to dust you shall return”\, originate from the book o
 f Genesis\, when God tells Adam that his life (as ours)\, is temporary\, b
 ut turning to God offers something eternal.\nIn Medieval times\, there was
  strict fasting\, however\, these days it's a bit more flexible. Some\, ra
 ther than 'stopping'\, take an approach to do more of something\, such as 
 daily prayer\, volunteering or acts of kindness.\nWhat ever route you take
 \, take time for you and God this Lent. \nAs ever\, a warm welcome awaits 
 for anyone who wishes to come along.
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LOCATION:Saint Benedict's Parish Church\, Blyth (North West)
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