Ashes are a sign of repentance and are associated with the tradition of Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Lenten season.
Other common prayers associated with Ash Wednesday include: “Create in me a clean heart, O God and renew a right spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10) “Lord, have mercy on us” “Grant us, O Lord, to accept with sincere repentance and true faith the salvation which you give us in Jesus Christ our Lord. ” This is a reminder of our mortality, as well as our need for repentance, renewal, and reliance on God’s mercy and grace. When receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday, it is customary to say one of the Lutheran or Catholic liturgies, often beginning with the words: “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return. What do you say in the imposition of ashes? What do we say when we receive ashes?.What is the meaning of ashes spiritually?.Does the Bible say anything about Ashes to Ashes?.How do you respond to a priest when receiving ashes?.How do you explain ashes on your forehead?.What is said during distribution of ashes?.
