Ash Wednesday begins the penitential season of Lent, and is a beautiful but somber reminder of our humanity.The service will include scripture readings, music, prayer, and finally the imposition of the ashes.
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made, and you forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
