Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; still, not my will but yours be done.He was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground. Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged. From the sole of the foot to the head there is no sound spot: Wound and welt and gaping gash, not drained, or bandaged, or eased with salve. -The 1st Sorrowful Mystery

Distribution of ashes


Question from Henry on 2/7/2008:  
During the Pope's Ash Wednesday service, ashes were sprinkled on top of the head rather than being traced in the form of a cross on the forehead. Can you explain the differences in this custom and why?
Answer by Catholic Answers on 2/7/2008: 
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