Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Ash Wednesday @ Justin-Siena High School

HOMILY - ASH WEDNESDAY
MARCH 1, 2017
10:30 AM ORDINARY FORM MASSES

R = Remember … that you are dust, Jesus in the breaking of the bread, we are one body in Christ

E = End … old habits, negativity, revenge, isolation


P = Penance … give up / let go of what hold you back / down … take up what lifts you up


E = Expect … a miracle, God’s grace, to be surprised, amazed, more than can be expected


N = Newness … “Behold, I make all things new,” (Revelation), “See, I am doing a new thing,” Isaiah


T = Try … Saints aren’t perfect, Saints are just the ones who got back up … you never know unless you try


Hebrew - “Turn around” translated as "repent"



Greek - “Change your mind” translated as "repent"


Special thanks to Prolific Prep for helping with the homily!