Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday, the day to confess and repent As we enter the solemn season of Lent The ashes remind us that "Dust thou art" And one day from this world we will depart. Worldwide, the faithful honor this tradition With devotional hearts and sincere contrition But, sadly, some people are not so disposed To "Love thy neighbor" their hearts are closed. Thus, the Russian leader is attacking Ukraine Causing destruction and inflicting pain Amidst the bombings and rocket flashes Businesses and dwellings are reduced to ashes. Today sacred ashes we wear on our forehead But whose soul will bear the ashes of the dead? The guilt of this burden to the tyrant is given In the eternity to come can he ever be shriven? Molly Moore