Mazatlán, Sinaloa.- Hundreds of Mazatlans come to receive the ashes in the Mazatlán cathedral. At Ash Wednesday In a special way, the Catholic Church makes a plea for Ukraine. By indications of the pope, in a significant way fasting and prayers are carried out for that people.
The bishop lamented that more than two thousand civilians and soldiers are already registered. He recalled that the origin of this commemoration comes from the Old Testament to ask for pity and mercy.
“The ashes always remind us how small we are since the book of genesis tells us that we are dust and we are going to turn into dust,” said Mario Espinosa.
The beginning of Lent aims to improve as a person and avoid harm to others and always wish good. Fridays will be significant, meat is not eaten, vegetables and fruits are recommended.
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This 2022 the bishop placed the ashes on the head and not on the forehead as usual. Espinosa Contreras said that this is a health measure in the face of the covid-19 contingency but it has the same meaning.
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