Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Ash Wednesday

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hears, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowleding our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; though Jesus Chirst our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen

The ashes are imposed with the following words
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.

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