Ashe Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning the Season of Lent. It is one of those interesting Christian holy days, that people rarely think about. And yet, more people go to church on Ash Wednesday to receive their ashes than they attend either Christmas or Easter masses. As far as I know, no one has come up with an adequate explanation for this. It may be for the better. In the era of commercialization of all holidays, some holy days should have an aspect of mystery about them.