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Tag: Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 27, 2020April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

A Clean Heart, O God

Here is my sermon on Psalm 51, preached today, Ash Wednesday.

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Why Ashes?

The Season of Lent begins with the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday. But why? Why ashes? Here is my reflection on that question.

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