Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the start of the season of Lent. The ashes used in the ceremony symbolise several important things: the dust that God created humans from; the 40 days Jesus spent praying and fasting in the desert, according to the Bible; sadness over the sins and mistakes people have made; and a visible sign […]

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Advent Wreath

Many people celebrate Advent by lighting the candles of an Advent wreath each day, accompanied by a prayer. The wreath has four purple candles, one for each week of Advent. They are set in a circle of evergreen leaves, symbolising God’s endless life and love. A fifth candle, a white ‘Christ’ candle, may be placed […]

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