The Counsel of Trent #1131 - Why Every Christian Should Celebrate Ash Wednesday
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Feb 18, 2026 Trent explains what Ash Wednesday and Lent are and why Christians should observe them. He explores why some Protestant traditions rejected these practices and highlights historic Christian acceptance. The discussion examines scripture about fasting, public signs, and hypocrisy. Listeners hear arguments that ashes can be a sincere sign of repentance when practiced with humility.
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Celebrate Lent To Join Church Tradition
- Celebrate Ash Wednesday and Lent to connect with historic Christian practice and the universal church.
- Do not reject Lent simply because it is not explicitly prescribed in Scripture, since long-standing piety matters.
Scripture Alone Would Be Too Narrow
- Strictly limiting worship to what is explicitly in Scripture narrows Christian practice impractically.
- Many common Christian activities (weddings, Bible studies, church buildings) lack direct New Testament prescriptions yet remain valid.
Jesus Opposes Showy, Not Sincere, Fasting
- Matthew 6's warning targets ostentatious displays of piety, not all public fasting or outward signs.
- Jesus expects disciples to fast, and early Christians publicly practiced fasting and worship.