Per Vatican and Archdiocesan guidance, this year we will be doing a sprinkling of the ashes on the head for Ash Wednesday. Sprinkling ashes, rather than marking foreheads, is the customary practice at the Vatican and in Italy. This got us thinking about the history of this Lenten tradition, and we’ve got a few resources to share here.
Catholics at the Capitol is back, and the need for Minnesota Catholics to speak up for life and dignity is greater now than ever. The big day is April 15, but registration is open now