This is a challenge to every Christian who receives ashes today: Do the ashes reveal an inward desire to follow Christ?
Michael Simone, S.J.
Michael R. Simone, S.J., is contributing editor at America and pastor of Gesù Parish in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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The Light of New Life
In his love, Jesus sees things in us that we do not see in ourselves.
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On Earth as It Is in Heaven
Without some background, the Transfiguration can be a difficult text to understand. It relies on religious ideas that were common in the first century but have since faded away. One notion that many ancient peoples shared was that gods “glowed.” Deities were refulgent with light and energy. Israel’s neighbors drew this idea from their experience […]
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Turning Over Our Will
You will call me, “My Father,” and never turn away from me. (Jer 3:19)
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I Tell You: Do Not Worry!
He pours gifts on his beloved while they slumber. (Ps 127:2)
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The Freedom of the Father’s Children
Be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy. (Lv 19:2)
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God’s Perfect Instructions
Open my eyes, that I may consider the wonders of your law! (Ps 119:18)
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Salted with love to transform the world
Everyone will be salted with fire. (Mk 9:49)
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What beatitudes does our world need to hear today?
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the one bringing good news! (Is 52:7)
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Gospel: Immediately they left their boat…
Our citizenship is in Heaven. (Phil 3:20)