Lent Begins with Distribution of Ashes

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photo by Colin Schaffner

Senior Jackson Riney receives ashes from Trinity Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel ’58

ECHO Staff

“For you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”  — Genesis 3:19

As a reminder of our mortality, the beginning of Lent, and preparation for Easter, ashes were distributed during first block this morning.

Lent, a time for prayer and repentance, lasts for the next 40 days, until Palm Sunday begins Holy Week on Apr. 5. Good Friday (Apr. 10) and Easter Sunday follow.

                                                                                                                                                                  photo by Colin Schaffner
Ashes were distrubted this morning during first block. Braden Barry receives ashes from fellow senior Bryce Dreher.