“Jesus, You place on my forehead the sign of my sister Death. “Heavenly Father, You've created us out of the dust of the Earth: Grant that these ashes may be to us a sign of our mortality and penitence, that we may remember that it is only by Your gracious gift that we're given everlasting life through Jesus Christ, our Savior. “Almighty and everlasting God, You hate nothing You've made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of You, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
In Jesus’ name, amen.” Ash Wednesday observation prayer Hide Your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. “Cleanse me with hyssop, and I'll be clean, wash me, and I'll be whiter than snow. You taught me wisdom in that secret place. You wanted faithfulness even in the womb.
Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Against You only, have I sinned and done what's evil in Your sight, so You're right in your verdict and justified when You judge. “For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.
Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. “Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your unfailing love, according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. Whether this is something completely new to you or a familiar experience, here are some prayers you can use to celebrate Ash Wednesday during the Lenten season. While some churches will not have an Ash Wednesday service, you can still celebrate on your own. Many denominations include Ash Wednesday on their holy calendars for the year, but not all churches celebrate it during a worship service.
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