Ash Wednesday What’s with that dirt on your head?

Posted by Mrs Oksana Zagorodniuk on 2/13/21

What’s with that dirt on your head?  Who hasn’t gotten that question on Ash Wednesday before? Do you feel silly when people ask you about your ashes? And is it hard to answer their questions? Having ashes on your forehead isn’t just some weird Catholic thing: it’s a tradition ... Read More »

Is it ever Ok to leave Mass before it ends?

Posted by Mrs Oksana Zagorodniuk on 2/06/21

Question:Is it ever Ok to leave Mass before it ends?Answer:

This is an interesting question because beneath the surface there seems to be an assumption that if it’s okay, then why do we have to stay after we receive communion? The short answer is “no,” but we definitely want ... Read More »