"New Yorkers filled the pews of St. Patrick's Cathedral as Archbishop Ronald Hicks gave his first Ash Wednesday Mass, marking the first day of the Lenten season. Many of New York's 2.8 million Catholics lined up to receive ashes on their foreheads, a symbolic act acknowledging that one day they will return to ashes. It also marks the 40-day period leading up to Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and symbolizes renewal and rebirth."
"What Jesus is inviting us to do is no matter what you decide to do for Lent, why you're doing it is to renew and strengthen your relationship with the Lord and try to help keep God in the center of our lives, Hicks said. He also encouraged New Yorkers to donate food items during Lent to local food pantries or churches, or to Catholic Charities."
"Let us begin by disarming our language. Avoiding harsh words and rash judgments, refraining from slander, and speaking ill of those who are not present, Hicks read in part. They cannot defend themselves. Instead, he said, let us try to measure our words and cultivate kindness and respect in our families, among our friends, at work, on social media, in political debat"
St. Patrick's Cathedral hosted a large Ash Wednesday Mass marking the start of Lent, during which congregants received ashes on their foreheads as a symbol of mortality and preparation for Easter. The 40-day Lenten period emphasizes prayer and sacrifice intended to renew and strengthen relationship with God and keep God central in life. Attendees were encouraged to donate food to local pantries, churches, or Catholic Charities to assist the hungry and poor. A message urged restraint in language, advising avoidance of harsh words, slander, and rash judgments while promoting measured speech, kindness, and respect across families, workplaces, social media, and political debate.
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