Through fasting we sacrifice satisfactions of our day to day to please God. According to the general rules, all those over 18 and under 60 must fast.įasting is a way of asking God for forgiveness for our sins and shortcomings. The Church does not require the imposition of Ash but does require fasting on Ash Wednesday. Fasting on Ash Wednesdayįasting for Christians means eating only one large meal throughout the day. To get away from the old, from the dark, and start anew directing our steps towards the light, towards Jesus. The preparation of our mind, our body and our soul to renew itself. On Ash Wednesday, and throughout Lent, the main message is Conversion, drawing closer to Christ. The meaning of the ash is very clear, it reminds us that everything material has its end, only that which comes from God is eternal. The imposition of ashes is a very ancient gesture through which we humbly acknowledge that God is the beginning and end of everything.

The symbol that characterizes Ash Wednesday is the imposition of Ash on those attending the Liturgy. With Ash Wednesday begins the liturgical season in which we prepare for Holy Week, for the celebration of the Easter Triduum, the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

It is estimated that each bag can be used for the taxation of 500 people.Īsh Wednesday is the first day of Lent.

Long lasting ash, can be used for several consecutive Ash Wednesdays.Made with the burning of branches, palms and palm trees.Special ashes for imposition and blessing.

Ashes for imposition