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Can a Catholic not in good standing (Catholic is divorced and remarried) fully participate in Ash Wednesday services- receive ashes? And what about a Lutheran (sorta none practicing) receive ashes in a Catholic church. I'm not trying to be flip I am absolutely serious.
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Can't think of any reason why not in either case.
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Yes, the prohibition on the above from receiving Holy Communion does not extend to sacramentals.
Fr. Deacon Lance
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Thank you for the information - put's my heart at ease - And somewhere hopefully I can obtain grace.
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I have heard that in New York on Ash Wednesday, there are priests dispatched to Grand Central Station giving ashes to anyone who approaches them.
Is this true?
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Dear Father Deacon El,
Yes indeed.
I got "done" myself one time . . .
Alex
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Hi Sue,
I think we need to remember what the ashes are all about.
They express our recognition of our own mortality and sinfulness. Our radical need for God's grace and mercy.
So, I'd venture to say that, by the time we decide we should approach to put ashes on our head, Grace has already happened.
And yes, everybody can receive the ashes, regardless of their canonical status. The door to forgiveness is always open.
Shalom,
Memo
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Dear Memo,
When in my Catholic high school, I loved receiving the Holy Ashes.
And the prayer too is beautiful: Remember man that you are dust and unto dust you shall return!
The ashes and the blessing of throats are two Latin traditions that I simply need to keep!
Alex
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