tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21789110.post114123026225330323..comments2023-11-03T04:15:09.033-05:00Comments on Can You Hear Me Now?: What's That on Your Forehead?kpjarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425417734069925095noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21789110.post-1141315022031505722006-03-02T09:57:00.000-06:002006-03-02T09:57:00.000-06:00I'm in the ULTRA-URBAN Oklahoma City. My sister l...I'm in the ULTRA-URBAN Oklahoma City. My sister lives in B.A. so I'm familiar with Owasso.<BR/><BR/>Small world!kpjarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425417734069925095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21789110.post-1141309818739859302006-03-02T08:30:00.000-06:002006-03-02T08:30:00.000-06:00What part of Oklahoma are you in? I'm from the Tu...What part of Oklahoma are you in? I'm from the Tulsa/Owasso area. <BR/><BR/>I also found it hard to be Catholic in OK. It is much easier in KCMOAunt Murryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098201527929471152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21789110.post-1141254575907598472006-03-01T17:09:00.000-06:002006-03-01T17:09:00.000-06:00This history of the use of ashes is interesting. A...This history of the use of ashes is interesting. As a participant in Ash Wednesday services in my own church, though, I'd like to make a note here. Catholics are not the only Christians to engage in this observance. Other denominations do too, namely Episcopalians, Lutherans, and Presbyterians. I believe the Methodists do as well (but don't quote me on it). I am not a Catholic, and I plan on attending the service in my church today.<BR/><BR/>As a part of the entire service, the Imposition of Ashes is quite a moving experience. It provides a focused reminder both of our sinful nature (although we should already acknowledge our sins, such a time encourages more reflection and prayers for forgiveness) as well as Christ's sacrifice on the cross for our sins. It marks the beginning of Lent--the 40 day period before Easter--remembering Christ's time in the wilderness before his crucifixion.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the time and space to respond to your post. I also appreciate you taking the time to educate people on the beliefs and practices of others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com