I find it pretty funny how everyone, no matter what their faith or background, inevitably asks of everyone wearing ashes on their forehead, "So what you giving up for Lent?" They then proceed to pass judgment on whether it is good enough and might remind you that they'll be checking up on you to see if you stay true to the course. Give me a break! To me, it is sort of a private decision. You might give something up or not. You might decide to try to do something positive instead. Whatever you do, I hope it deepens your experience of the Lenten Season and your appreciation for the suffering that Christ endured for us.
People will probably also ask you what the ashes on the forehead stand for. Well, if you need a reminder, you can look here.
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