February 14, 2024

Hearts And Ashes

Today is Valentine's Day! It's time for all the red, pink, flowers, and chocolate we can cram into one day! 


But wait. Today is also Ash Wednesday. Time for fasting, penance, and prayer. 


Combining the two may be a challenge, but I am ready to give it a try!

Happy Valentine's Day!
And, if you observe, a Blessed Ash Wednesday, too!

BillieJo


 

16 comments:

  1. Happy Valentine's Day and a blessed Ash Wednesday to you too. May your Lent be fruitful in whatever way you're called!

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  2. Happy Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday. It is a bit of a challenge combining the two but we can do it!! Have a wonderful day!!

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  3. Jesus' sacrifice is the ultimate gift of love, so not inappropriate for Valentine's Day!
    Patricia

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  4. Blessed Ash Wednesday to you as well, my fellow Catholic Sister. And Happy "Gal"entines Day! 😉💗

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  5. Well after all, God is all about love!

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  6. Happy Valentine's Day! Hope all is wonderful and happy for you.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  7. Dearest Billie Jo,
    Both of us drove one hour to a 150 year old Church for the Ash Wednesday service at noon.
    Beautiful drive in the sunshine.
    Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  8. Happy Valentine's Day, and may you be blessed remembering the greatest sacrifice the Lord made! A challenge, indeed, but I know you will find a special way to do it :)

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  9. Oh Billlie Jo, I missed that. Have so many things on my mind right now, and those pesky things we have to take care of all seems to come at once. No excuse though. Thank you, dear one, for reminding me. I'll continue on with this Ash Wednesday. : )

    ~Sheri

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  10. Happy Valentine's Day and a blessed Ash Wednesday to you. I hope today has been good to you!

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  11. Blessings to you on this Ash Wednesday and Happy Valentines Day as well. Both of these special days are really all about LOVE. God bless you and yours during the Lenten season!

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  12. Hope your Valentine’s Day was extra sweet! Special blessing to you and yours during this season of Lent.

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  13. I did my best to get in those chocolates and sweet treats yesterday, my friend. ~wink~ The Lenten season has begun. I love this time of the year to focus on all that Jesus did for us. xx

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  14. Happy belated Valentine's Day to you! Enjoy your day and weekend ahead. HUGS!

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Thanks so much for saying hello!

Billie Jo