But we believe in Jesus of Nazareth, the risen Christ. God never meant it to be that way, but our first parents rebelled against God, and we've all been part of that. 'Even sickness and death are bad fruits of original sin. 'Like most people, we know there is a problem (in the world) you don't have to be a believer to see that,' Archbishop Vigneron said. Lent as a time of personal self-reflection and atonement is part of a greater realization of how the world has been crippled by sin, which only Jesus heals, he said. We all have sins in our hearts, but we're in recovery.' Perhaps it's as little as gossip, or as great (a sin) as racism. It's about you and me coming forward with our own personal assessment about where we might be separated from Christ. 'But we must understand the meaning of this ritual. 'The media is fascinated about our ritual of ashes,' Archbishop Vigneron said. Reporters from local television stations and newspapers were present at St. Instead of using his thumb, the archbishop and the two priests assisting him sprinkled the ashes on the faithful's heads, a custom that is traditional in many parts of the world. 17, 2021, even in the middle of a pandemic.'Д«eyond the smaller congregation, this year's Ash Wednesday liturgy was different from prior years. ''Now is an acceptable time.' That's what St. 'The church is making a very bold claim: Even though Paul wrote this centuries ago, it's about now,' Archbishop Vigneron said during his homily. The Mass drew just about 100 people to the church in downtown Detroit, where many businesses continue to work remotely and with many Catholics electing to watch the liturgy via livestream. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians, which are meant not just for a specific people at a specific time, but are intended for the faithful here and today.ДЄsh Wednesday is a time of salvation, even amid a pandemic that has caused much suffering and economic strife, he told the congregation gathered at St. DETROIT (CNS) - 'Behold, now is a very acceptable time behold, now is the day of salvation.'Дetroit Archbishop Allen H.

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