The Biblical Roots of Ash Wednesday

In this video, Dr. Pitre gives insight into the Biblical foundation for Ash Wednesday, as well as the rationale and purpose of the season of Lent. He addresses questions such as:
• Why do you we use ashes?
• Why are we asked of the Church to increase our fasting, prayer, and almsgiving during Lent?
• Is Lent just about abstaining from a favorite food, or is there something more to it?
You can also watch and comment on this video at our blog: store.catholic...

[@justlivin404]

I am Protestant but am also drawn to so many Catholic teachings. This is a wonderful imformative message that applies to our head/mind, body and spirt. Thank you.

[@kristenstudebaker814]

I was raised Protestant and was drawn to Catholic teaching as well. So much so that I converted to Catholicism in 2015. Best thing I ever did!! :)

[@jocelynsmith4315]

Keep searching for truth ☺️ You are drawn to them for a reason. They are part of the truth of historical Christianity.

[@YenkammaNe]

So just call dust . As it was. Why call Ashes ??? Why call Lent ?? Why Ash Wednesday ?? Which bible version mentioned about Lent, Ash Wednesday?? Who wrote it, why ??when?? Did Jesus Christ did Ash Wednesday.

[@Reid-yy5nw]

@@YenkammaNe It's all man made POPERY! Christ died on a cross so that we don't have to do Ash Wednesday stuff! Run from it!

[@mirajimenez5954]

God bless you... Peace.... 🙌✌️🙏😘

[@fdoy]

Thank you for a brilliant explanation of why and how Catholics honor God during Lent.

[@ronaldmessina4229]

Momento uomini que pulvius est et en pulveram reventeris orate fraterais semper

[@Winston-op5de]

@@ronaldmessina4229 Amen.

[@Melissa-us4zk]

I have recommended this video to our non Catholic Christian brothers and sisters who say this is a pagan ritual and not biblical. This video contradicts those false notions. Thank you Dr. Pitre for this explanation! God bless.

[@sounddoctrine4706]

So was that the way they repented with the ashes? Why not wear your sackcloth also.....the blind leading the blind will both fall into the ditch. Jesus was weary of the pharisees because of this vain And HIDEOUS TRADITIONS OF MEN.... 🤔waaaaait!....where did jesus direct his disciple to that if it was a requirement? Just one place show us....and if Jesus did not direct in the scripture you are doing a man made religion doctrines of demons. I was a catholic....i stoped going ON MY OWN WHEN I STARTED READING THE BIBLE. Beware not obey Jesus but vain traditions which infact is twisted......

[@Melissa-us4zk]

@@sounddoctrine4706 if you still disagree about the validity of Ash Wednesday after watching this video from biblical scholar Dr. Pitre then there’s nothing more I can add. You simply don’t want to accept it.

[@srodriguez721]

I’m not Catholic snd I never thought this was a pagan ritual. Neither have I heard any other Christian call this pagan. I pray that we have unity among those of us who are Christians no matter our denomination because the time is near.

[@saraswathykrishnan1718]

The explanation u come from dust & dust u go & other explanations are v similar to what Hindus practice Daily we put ash or vibuthi on our foreheads to remind us of these teachings

[@Winston-op5de]

@@srodriguez721 Also, when the enemies of Christianity come after us they don't care what church we belong to. Before they kill us, the only thing they want to know is: are we Christians? If the answer is yes, they'll cut our heads off equally. We are all brother and sisters in Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.

[@lindajohnson9260]

I so enjoyed this teaching. I’m a Devout NonDenominal Christian. I’m so thankful for the way you explained AshWednesday and Lent. Hallelujah & Blessings.

[@elisapetapivac4163]

Ok

[@irishman5562]

The church has plenty of room for you. God and His family will welcome you to His Holy Catholic Church .

[@mikeigori2983]

😢All his explanation are completely unbiblical.All hidden agendas will come to light on judgement day.Catholic traditions are not biblical traditions.Both contrast each other by miles.

[@Apriluser]

@@mikeigori2983 Not even true ( I’m not even a Roman Catholic and I know that much.) Read the Church fathers and you’ll cease being a protestant.

[@walterlahaye2128]

@@irishman5562, When catholics say, “come over to my house of worship.” What we’re supposed reading into that is, “WRONG HOUSE.” You’re in the wrong house, your preacher is waring the wrong robe, and essentially, you have the wrong father. I want you to understand my friend, understand me well: The church of the Lord Jesus Christ is not one of many churches. “IT IS THEE CHURCH.” There is no other church! They sing A Cappella Hymns! That is the only church that Jesus shed His Blood for. And if you’re not in it, you’ll be lost when He comes back. And any church that claims to be married to Christ, “must ware His Name.” AND ONLY HIS NAME! Now, why do catholic churches refuse to be called churches of Christ? It’s because the Catholic church does not line up with the Written Word of God. Thus, catholic is “de-nominated.”

[@mgud]

Dr. Pitre does a great job linking historic Judaism with Catholicism, and explaining the implications in clear and understandable words. I recently re-read his book, "Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist," emptying two highlighter pens in the process! Watching this very informative video was an excellent follow-on. Thank you!

[@aci.]

I hope a lot of people get to watch this video before Ash Wednesday comes. Thanks Dr. Pitre and the entire group from Catholic Productions!

[@margaretwanjiru349]

The 3 Ps..is really big pleasure,possession and pride.. Money sex and power(unholy trinity)

[@olivetaelizabeth]

Gotta share with as many friends and relatives as possible.

[@adrianhollow8352]

I am a “cradle “ Catholic, and attended Catholic school. Despite this, I learn so much from these videos. They are a blessing.

[@lucillebonds4332]

Adrian Hollow www.fatima.org they are among the best in the world. True traditional teachings with all their Traditional Catholic Latin Priest. They are having conferences over California beginning April. Just look at their schedule.

[@davestrong5341]

This video is clear example of how corrupt and evil RCC is. Faithless corrupt cowards. Evil.

[@davestrong5341]

@Patrick Montgomery yes. The substance is in the video. Other comments are on point to mention this. The Bible reveals these things. Satan enters Peter. Abraham displays faith

[@davestrong5341]

@Patrick Montgomery ..the illicit substance. The substance of crime.

[@davestrong5341]

@Patrick Montgomery it's vulgar imbeciles who are corrupt on Earth and it is their removal which is sensible. The corrupt fester illness like malficient neglect

[@clivedytor2069]

Dr Pitre is such a great teacher and he points out how biblical our Catholic Faith really is!

[@gracevasquez249]

Thank u Dr Pitre you have educated us tremendously on our Catholic church connected to Jewish roots. ❤️✝️🙏🏼😊

[@rlrett1]

You are absolutely right, they have no idea what the NEW CREATURE is! They stole the priesthood from Israel, claiming Jesus founded the catholic church on Peter! This sis so far from the truth, it is light years away! No doubt, Jesus founded a church with Peter as the leader, but it wasn't the BODY OF CHRIST!

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

There is no longer any connection to Judaism. Jews reject Christ. Do you?

[@mauderocha367]

Thanks Dr. Pitre. It has made my Lenten season more meaningful. I pray God gives me the grace to follow his teachings. Praise Jesus. Without him we are nothing.

[@johnnyconnemara]

Well i have never seen or heard a better understanding of lent in all my catholic life Dr Pitre so thank you for a most enlightened explaination.

[@user-yt8hm4oc5r]

never get tired of listening to Dr Pitre explaining the Catholic Bible

[@MrYliYli]

Catholics don’t have a Bible

[@Residbuz1]

Dr. Pitre, you are truly a most gifted teacher! Thank you!

[@kd5499]

And He said "I am the way the truth and the life. No man comes to the Father but through me."

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

@@kd5499 Yes. The Lord's appointed People are also channel of God's blessings on us. In no way the love for our Lord should make us turn away from His chosen ones. Alas! the Protestants turn a blind eye to many of the Lord's Teachings!

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

@@kd5499 A branch that is united to the tree bears much fruit. It is an irony that we find the Protestants who were once it's branches, but were cut off themselves from the Tree dare to challenge the Tree with its roots down deep in Truth and Spirit..

[@carmelherbert1622]

This video very informative....I believe the Ashes we receive on our forehead Ash Wednesday are from the Burnt palms from Palm Sunday.🙏💒

[@joan5856]

I saw the palms at the back of a room saved to be burnt for ash Wednesday.

[@paulinawilhelm2286]

That is True AMEN 🙏🙏🙏

[@victorrivera4808]

But Palm Sunday is a week before Easter Sunday. We celebrate Ash Wednesday before Palm Sunday. Unless you saved the palms from last year’s Palm Sunday your comment is inaccurate.

[@cynthiakight6671]

Hi Victor. The ashes used today are indeed from the palms from last year.

[@Winston-op5de]

@@victorrivera4808 The Palms from the year before are saved to be used on Ash Wednesday the next year. Both of you are correct.

[@patienceankunda1975]

Wow tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and I have literally been fasting but after this am grateful for it has opened and widened my understanding thank God for you preaching and his guidance that I have landed on this and it's not accidental,God really wanted me to get this right... Forever grateful to Abba Father and praying this 2023 we are more enlightened in the word 🙏

[@blurryyyyyy]

Happy Ash Wednesday friend.

[@jerryrobertson4422]

I wish Dr. Pitre would present a video on fasting, just on fasting as he said. He is a great explainer and is very easy to understand, unlike those of that teaching order whose words are too scrupulously chosen. Thanks for all you do, Dr. Pitre!

[@jorgeresurreccion8971]

I cried during watching this. It made me realized the beauty of catholicism. Thank you God. Thank you Brother. ❤️

[@RetardEd001]

@Country Roads good lord, who hurt you!?

[@Meraikie]

I agree with you... the beauty of Catholicism can touch us deeply because we are so grateful that God called us to the one True Church!

[@TheBibleCatholic]

Love this! Dr. Pitre breaks it down so simply.

[@karenducker2716]

Iam southern Baptist but I really find it very informative and helpful in understanding the Catholic faith

[@yahooyates]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm in the process of becoming catholic, and this was a fantastic explanation that really helped me understand what lent is all about.

[@evelyndenully4804]

This is exactly what I was longing to hear explained so concisely and practically. I just received my ashes and I felt this overusing need to pray, repent and fast. I love this season of Lent as always brings me closer to God. I am returning to my God! Thanks and God bless.

[@TumpskyandMrsSmall]

Wonderful!

[@donnacostanzo5353]

Why do you need a season of lent? Every day should be a time to grow closer to God. At the judgement seat our Father isn't going to ask what religion you were. What good works you did. He will ask what did you do with My Son. You must ne born again Jesus said. Repent and except Jesus as your Savior. Time is running out. Thank you Lord for Your mercy and grace. I love you💖💖💖

[@abrahamissacjocab2544]

And All The People Said Amen 💖💖💖

[@bobtosi9346]

​@@donnacostanzo5353work out your salvation with fear and trembling

[@Winston-op5de]

@@donnacostanzo5353 You will be surprised to know that lots of people who have been away from our Lord, for one reason or another, find Ash Wednesday to be a blessing from God to get us back to connect with him again. Those who have never left him still get a lot of satisfaction on, not reconnecting, but continue their journey on a much deeper level. Amen.

[@edwardmosqueda9033]

Very thorough explanation! Thanks for the insight, I have learned a lot on this video. God bless you Dr. Pitre!

[@godwit7777]

I was wondering what Ash Wednesday is about. What a thoughtful and insightful presentation thank you so so much for sharing your insights!

[@Hello-wj2wy]

Thank you Dr Pitre. Those listening to this lovely teaching at present, join the healing adoration of DIVINE UK and see Jesus touch your heart

[@maryanthony9273]

Sorry I missed it

[@abbiekenyon2477]

Note : The Yom Kippur fast is from sunset to sunset.

[@siehemmanuelkwabena3567]

Right on point to me. I really love these teachings. God bless you and your assistants.

[@YenkammaNe]

So just call dust . As it was. Why call Ashes ??? Why call Lent ?? Why Ash Wednesday ?? Which bible version mentioned about Lent, Ash Wednesday?? Who wrote it, why ??when?? Did Jesus Christ did Ash Wednesday.

[@generalnwankwo8689]

@@YenkammaNe Which Bible passage mention Bible from Genesis to Revelation and why did you believe the Bible, Did Jesus ever mention Bible?. And We're JW.

[@reemsuekar8112]

This is what saints do, they live a life of fasting from pride, pleasure, & power.

[@corinabecerra953]

I love Dr. Pitre. It is “Sound Doctrine “. I love how he supports our Catholic beliefs through scripture. Always 🙏🏼

[@grahamalastairkrebs2241]

Do you think the Catholic church are doing what God wants?

[@markalvarado1710]

No scripture that mentions Mary’s virgin birth or ascension into heaven, everything in between. None

[@abbiekenyon2477]

@@markalvarado1710 There are inferences to the concepts in the Bible.

[@markalvarado1710]

@@abbiekenyon2477 really? Nothing about Mary’s virgin birth I’ve ever read.

[@Winston-op5de]

​@@markalvarado1710-- The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church put the Bible together in case you are not aware of it. Dr. Pitre Has a video that deals with your questions, please watch it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWWsfKlte610ndE Everything in the Catholic Church is Biblical + the TRUTH in the Magisterium. The Bible didn't come out for over 300 years after Christ, so in the mean time, the Church was operating by the actual teaching of the Apostles and their successors, that is where the tradition comes from. At that time we did not have the Bible put together yet.

[@vincewyn1396]

Thank you Dr Pitre for reminder great living tradition. "Our Lord does not so much look at the greatness of our actions, or even at their difficulty, as at the love with which we do them."😇St.Therese of Lisieux 🙏🏻4us

[@tituscolaco96]

Thank you Dr Pitre for your valuable insights as the faithful begin to prepare for the coming Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. God bless 🙏🏼

[@richardglady3009]

Thank you for the information. I am attending my first Ash Wednesday service this evening.

[@annafarago2271]

Glad and proud to be Catholic. Life is a pilgrimage to our Lord. Thank you for making it so clear. I now understand why my grandmother fasted on Wednesday's and Fridays.

[@RinaldoDegliAlbizzi]

This might be one of the most important videos you've posted so far. Thank you so much!

[@josuekax]

Thanks Dr. Pitre, I just ended your book "Jesus and the jewish roots of the eucharist", and I have been so much blessed by it, now this video as well, is enriching me with the word of the Lord. Im not a roman catholic, but your studies are definetely from the kingdom of God, may God bless you and your family.

[@mufidemarouki2817]

Thanks for a lovely explanation on spiritual meaning of fasting, and providing biblical verses from both the old and the new testaments, how our actions should be when we fast, and what we overcome by fasting, which was mental and spiritual nourishment.

[@theclapaolini4322]

Excellent indeed

[@mungzou6135]

Dr. I have learned so much from your presentation. Thanks so much and praise the Lord

[@augustjbernerjr8430]

Thank you, Dr. Pitre, this explanation of Ashes on Ash Wednesday is fascinating, helpful and great! I will share it with many!! 🙏

[@kathymyny1288]

Excellent as always! Today, Shrove Tuesday, I'll set out my plan to doing something in all 3 areas. Thank you so much!

[@donnalindberg7192]

I just found this podcast and thought this guy is great; he makes my yearly questions, clear! Then I finally saw his name, LOL. I read all his books; they make sense and give me pause to marvel at God's love. Thank you, Dr. Pitre.

[@LS-ILJVM]

God Bless You Dr. Pitre for your insightful teaching on lent. Very helpful!!

[@HappyCatholicDeacon]

I LOVE these teachings Dr Pitre! I get so much out of them. As a new Catholic (just 4 years ago now) - it is great to know the Biblical (and most of the time Jewish) roots of our faith! Thank you @CatholicProductions for making these videos!

[@stardustgirl2904]

Richard Ferris Yes it talks about dust, but it does not say that everyone should put ash on there foreheads it does not say this!! And it says NOTHING about Wednesday?I mean no disrespect, but instead I'm trying to have an understanding of why you believe in what you do?🌷

[@TheBubblydimple]

+stardustgirl he is explaining thru the Jewish context and cites biblical passages.

[@TheBubblydimple]

+Dd s how is he a moron? He can read Aramaic and Hebrew languages and of course Greek. Plus, he has a whole set of Rabbinic literature that could explain the scriptures with a lot of commentaries from their respected rabbis throughout centuries. Think and research b4 u speak.

[@TheBubblydimple]

+Ds s U are talking 2 different issues here. Even Muslims do not agree among themselves how to interpret the Koran. Hence, the reasons why there are 2 big opposing ethnic conflicts bet Shiite versus the Sunni which gave rise to Wahhabism. Whereas, Dr. Brant Pitre is using the Mishnah, Babylonian Talmud, Midrash, Armaic Targums to make sure he has the correct interpretation of the Jewish Scriptures. There are English versions in Jewish Literature mind u.

[@TheBubblydimple]

+Dd s Depending on whose Christian scholars u are talking about because all Catholic Christian Scholars do not disagree with one another. But if u are talking about other sects, therefore they will have their own interpretations. "non-canonical jewish texts from antiquity" what do u mean by that? 1st century bible did not exist at the time of Jesus and there were no close selection nor definitive Jewish bible but there were collections of Writings (still being debated). At the time of Jesus it consisted of 2 partition. Mt. 5:17 Jesus said, 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law (Torah) or the Prophets (Nevi'im). The Writings (Ketuvim) such as Psalms, Daniel, Job, Chronicles 1 & 2, and so forth are not fully developed in 1st century AD. Some of the Dead Sea Scrolls attest to Hebrew texts other than those on which the MasoreticText (TanakH) was based; in some cases, these newly found texts accord with the Septuagint version. Strong evidence exists that the Septuagint was the canon in place in first century Palestine. The Catholic including the Orthodox Church have been using the Septuagint Version of the Bible.

[@fuqna]

Wow. I haven't been exposed to Catholicism since I was 2 years old. (I'm oldish now) I had no idea just how awesome it really is. People don't know what they are missing.

[@glennlanham6309]

glad you're here...people are usually shocked they ACTUALLY study Catholic biblical scholars instead of just being TOLD what Catholicism supposedly teaches...

[@elliestretchprays7851]

Occidental Realm I know right!?! He really opens up Scripture and tradition in such a lovely way

[@claymcdermott718]

I can't recommend being open to Catholicism enough. Going to a GOOD Catholic parish and just sitting in can be a beautiful thing. I am partial to Eastern Rite Catholic Churches and Ordinariate parishes.

[@cotaryan3740]

Dr Pitre is a genius when it comes to Catholicism, he’s filled in so many blanks with such density. He’s the real deal

[@glennlanham6309]

@Patrick Montgomery google Scott Hahn, far more educated in Protestantism than you will be...

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

Introduction to the spiritual life by Dr Pitre Brant is a master piece

[@cosjtm]

Hi Dr Pitre, this Is such a wonderful explanation. It’s truly inspiring. I’ve shared this with everyone I know

[@abbiekenyon2477]

... Pitri. This is ...

[@pegkeohane2347]

Absolutely wonderful. Objective approach to Ash Wednesday and Lent. Heartfelt thanks for the guidance.

[@tomcha75]

This is so good. Wish I learned about this earlier. Video saved in my playlist to show to my kids today or tomorrow before Ash Wednesday in two days.

[@onliwankannoli]

Great explanation of Ash Wednesday and Lent! God’s blessings!

[@smc4jmj1]

Love you Dr Brant Pitre. Your teachings always inspire me and make me love my Catholic Faith more and more. Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@johnyassalian]

I’ve been doing all 40 days of lent for the last 6 years but I have never gotten such a clear direction of how to do it. Thank you

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

There is no such thing as Lent in scripture. No mention of fasting as a requirement for anything in the NT.

[@Winston-op5de]

@@suzannemcmaken4648 Were you listening to Dr. Pitre explained this beautifully even quoting the old and New Testament. Please watch the video again and this time, please pay attention. Thanks

[@colettesteffen4938]

Bravo, Dr. Pitre, just love your lessons. I’ve passed this on to 5 people so far! God bless your work.

[@angelinalopez8395]

God Bless you ! We thank The Holy Sprit for all the teachings ,thur our brother in Jesus Christ, Amen 🙏🏻

[@abbiekenyon2477]

... thru ... (through)

[@user-ch6xi7rh8k]

Really helpful and concise (motivating) summary. Thank you!

[@claudiasuraj9959]

This is a beautiful way of explaining Ash Wed an d beginning of Lent thank you brother in Christ..i have share this video 2 friends..very informative

[@jeaniemccombs2200]

Dr Petri is the best! I'm grateful he gives away this teaching so generously. I've never understood Lent before, I think our RCIA teacher walked on egg shells so we wouldn't be offended. I'm glad to know more and understand better, now I know why they gave us those little boxes to fill with change, I didn't know alms giving was part of Lent, I just associated it with giving up chocolate. Thank you, Dr Petri.

[@xmc7189]

The RCIA given to us is very diluted. This kind of sources tells you more.

[@margokupelian344]

Unfortunately the church is too cautious not to offend people and tries o make Jesus’ teachings easier to follow to the extent of misleading them. There are rules to a deeper spiritual life that lead us closer to God but they are not properly explained or presented to the people.

[@lizcutajar9352]

@@margokupelian344 God calls his people to come out of her. Rev 17- Rev 18

[@ccl754]

Thank you Dr Pitre, for letting me know why we do these things as true disciples.

[@generalnwankwo8689]

Walter Romanoff Since you know all this Why disturb the Catholic, practice what you know and leave the Catholic's alone.

[@walterromanoff2953]

Tonito Reyes Wrong again the Bible says god knew us before we were born He knows how many hairs are on our head He loved us so much he died for our sins He made it so easy to know him to be born again a spiritual transformation All we have to do is accept him as our savior Thank him for dying for our sins Praise and worship him Learn his ways from the word of god in the Bible Then we will slowly change and be more like him and less like ourselves He new we were sinners he sent his son as our savior So you and I are in the Bible We are children of god We are in the Bible a lot The pope and Catholics church are not in the Bible Jesus died a Jew He was not a Catholic Jesus followers and his church are Christians Followers of Christ are Christians Followers of the pope and the Vatican are Catholics a pagan cult that is actually Antichrist Jesus said search for the truth you will find it Pray for understanding Learn from Billy Gram or Charles Stanley or Joseph Prince Even Joel Osteen Then watch the pope see who you want to follow Hope this helped you open your mind I don’t think you are really a Catholic Do you do the rosary Do you go to confession Do you pray to saints Do you believe the pope is your holy father? No premarital sex or birth control Look you don’t follow your religion Your only Catholic because your grandma came from a Catholic country You don’t know anything about Jews Moslems Protestants or the Roman Catholic Church in the Vatican I was Catholic like so many others I kept searching and found the truth Bible says gates to heaven are narrow Gates to hell are wide open You really think a billion Catholics following pagan teachings are going to heaven Do you think your going to heaven Do you have a relationship with Christ or a relationship with a religion

[@lonelyberg1316]

C. Lewis yeah

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

@@walterromanoff2953 You don't need to be here. No catholic worships saints nor The Virgin Mary. We ask them to pray for us. I never heard catholic churches bashing other religions. We pray for our unity, but protestants are so out there to say all kind of nonsense about our church.

[@lingsuyen9509]

@@DarkAngel-cj6sx That's what I concluded or observed last two years too - that I never heard any Catholic Church bashing other religions .

[@janicebarrett1160]

Dr. Pitre is really good at explaining the church +

[@aldousjove]

For he goes to the source and the Fathers.............

[@alextrading2259]

Sorry, this is unbiblical.

[@TheBubblydimple]

+Alex Trading so u know better than the Jews? He is explaining the Jewish practices in ancient Israel (similar to Yum Kippur) by citing passages. Even correlating the NT to the OT. Jesus is a Jew. His Apostles and all of His early followers are Jewish Christians (Judaizers from the word Judaism).

[@ochieng6559]

yea..but in explain the catholic church and not the church of God

[@ChristianSaintSavior]

Thank you for this Lenten Lesson, Dr. Pitre! Viva Cristo Rey! Ave Maria!

[@aidaruilova140]

Excellent analysis of the Biblical roots! Thank you so much!

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[@gayleepotere4429]

This was an excellent presentation. Thank you so much. I’ve missed Mass because of Civid and other respiratory infections. Your welcoming us back to the Church meant so much to me. I kept thinking of the hymn called ,Hosea. Come back to me with all of your heart. Long have I waited for your coming.

[@LNSPath03]

The Hosea song is always sung at our Lenten penance service. It is beautiful & transforming.

[@agnes9517]

Great listening to Your Motivational & Inspiring Bible Explanation on Ash Wednesday. I am 64yrs Old.Cannot fast as I get acidity without eating and it goes to My head and then I have severe headache.What I do ,take breakfast, don't eat anything till Lunch.Then Evening I feel really hungry have to eat some snacks.Then by 7 to 8 pm.I eat Dinner sometimes 6.30pm also.But regular with My Prayers As soon I wakeup for Thanking Jesus Everyday, Morning sometimes Afternoon, Evenings & Before going to Bed.I am Grateful to My Lord Jesus for His Abundance Of Blessings which He Has Showerd On Me.Without His 🙌 Blessings I am nothing.Praise The Lord! Jesus Christ, Amen. Alleluia - 3.

[@Adkins194]

I’m Protestant (though I have past experience w/ Catholicism), but even I find the information given in this video so so helpful and it makes me beautifully see my Savior. Thank you, Dr. Pitre for your work and teaching.

[@elizabethd.838]

Anton Adkins ❤️

[@sounddoctrine4706]

Run 4ur life.....the falling away is here. Nothing good in Catholicism. Idol worship. Deception. Run.....free advice

[@Triniforchrist]

@@sounddoctrine4706 itdiot

[@sounddoctrine4706]

@@Triniforchrist 🤪🖐thank u

[@sounddoctrine4706]

@@Triniforchrist have the love of God in your heart and hate evil. The devil is blinding you to the truth.

[@lagranorac]

What an amazing analysis 🙏🏽 God bless everyone. #PrayForWorldPeace

[@lorenzobianchini4415]

It is nothing other than what all Catholics should understand about repentance,sin,and conscious faith

[@Who63]

I pray the Gregorian Latin Rosary chant, Litany of the Saints, Litany of Purgatory, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Prayer of Saint Gertrude, and then go into the Ave Maria song and hymns every morning. Then at night I do a Chaplet again, and another rosary that plays while I sleep. I know this helps me sleep.....Lord remember me.

[@TheLilragu]

your on fire. mention me in your prayers. i'll mention you!!!

[@vayacondios9972]

That's beautiful, we all need to pray more and when we inform others we are being an example to others, and reminding others of the importance of having a devotional and prayer life. When we share with others the prayers we use that we've found to be good in these times, we give the idea to others who may be wanting to pray more or be more holy but don't know where to start or what to pray, and this advice can help them very much. So sharing the prayers we pray can help spread their use amongst the faithful. I find the morning offering prayer- the one of St. Gertrude, to be good, the Act of Contrition, the St. Michael the Archangel prayer - the short and long, given us by Pope Leo xiii, and the spiritual communion. Another good one especially for these times is the St. Joseph Patron of the Universal Church, Guard our Pontiff, Guard our Church prayer, The most Holy Rosary- daily a full Rosary or at least one decade daily, the Fatima prayers, and prayers of Reparation and penance. All catholic traditional prayers can be found on line, try to for the more older traditional versions that have not been altered in any way for the greatest and most valid result. God Bless.

[@rlrett1]

When do You find time to study the Word of God!

[@vayacondios9972]

@@rlrett1 - Certainly it is important to study our faith also and this is ongoing, and for me it is of great interest to me which helps immensely. To maintain a prayer and devotional life, as well as finding the time to study, and read Catholic educational and religious books takes practice and is developed over time, at least so it was for me, you increase it and become more efficient and it becomes more and more effective over time. When I was working of course I didn't have a lot of time with also having a family, with children to take care of, time was limited, so I guess you learn to work around whatever little time you have left, and make it a priority to at least come together to pray at the end of the day, and the Rosary is often the best choice. As for study that was a little harder, however I had in my favour a prodigious love of reading historical and catholic religious books, and for study particularly for the study of history both secular and catholic church history, and of various other catholic subject matter such as the lives of the saints, theology, dogma of the faith, doctrinal teachings of the church, and where necessary such as in apologetics and defending the faith, also some aspects of canon law. I wasn't able to find much time for all this study I would have loved to do at that time, but I did however always manage to muster in some time to at least do some good reading, in whatever spare time I had left for myself, particularly in bed before sleeping, always worked well for me. However for over the last ten years at least I've not been able to work, and as these things are relaxing for me, and can be done, when I'm in need of rest later in the day, and laying in bed, so in many way's, these ailments have served to help me free up much more time to do all of these things, that ever would have been possible before. In some ways it was a blessing that came out of afflictions. If we want it, what ever time we have left in our day, we need to make it happen. God Bless

[@rlrett1]

​@@vayacondios9972, Thank you for your explanation! Straightforward, I was asking You this question, because from your post I could see that You are steeped in Catholicism and as You mentioned a defender of the faith! Noble causes are they? I keep it short about myself , former Catholic of 55 years, devout the last 25, daily mass, rosary, chaplet of mercy, A defender of the faith in your words! Then came the day, by the grace of God, when I started to open God's word and ask God that I wanted to know the truth,and only the truth and I haven;t looked back! That was 8 years ago, no more rosary, no more chaplet, more individual prayer, greater understanding of His Word, seeing the errors of the RCC, leaving the RCC! Not an easy thing, but the RCC became a stumbling block in my Christian walk and growth ! Studying Catholic saints and books gives You always a bias response! When You stand before Christ and say the Pope said, Jesus will answer, What did my Word say! When You tell him I put my trust in the revelation of the apparitions of "Mary", He will call Mary over as a witness and the real Mary will point to the Word, probably with tears in her eyes, because of the terrible abomination done in her name, God's humble servant. She will open the Word and point to a specific verse 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 2 Corinthians 11:15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. Don't believe me, study Paul's epistles without BIAS (Romans-Philemon), and with prayer, you will find the Gospel of grace according to the Mystery! No priesthood, no priests, no covenant in the body of Christ, salvation solely by grace through faith, not of works or it would't be grace! When You realize the gift You received by believing the Gospel (1 Corinthians 15), You starting to serve God from your heart! No sacraments, no confirmation, (funny how our young people stop going to church after confirmation, they supposedly just received the HOLY SPIRIT). I show You were You receive the Holy Spirit and it isn't Confirmation or Pentecost Ephesians 1:13 in whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s. 1) You believe 1 Corinthians 15 2) Holy Spirit seals you into the Body of Christ, the moment You believe>>>>>until the Day of redemption! This day is the Day You receive your resurrected body and go to heaven! No purgatory, straight to heaven, remember you are sealed into his body, that means if You go to purgatory, He has to go too! So the Holy Spirit takes residence in us the moment we believe until the day of redemption! He also puts up the Down-payment! 2 Corinthians 1:21-23 21 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 22 who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. Ephesians 1:13-15 13 in whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. From a member of the Body of Christ, finally unshackled from the Nicolatian bondage practiced within the RCC, with freedom in Christ, I wish You God's blessing and wisdom upon You!

[@sesargarcia8865]

Beautifully explained. May Our Lord Bless You for all the work that you do. Thank you.

[@tambudzai2754]

Wonderful and concise. Thank you!

[@elsagonzalez9565]

DR PITRE THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT EXPLANATION GREAT JOB EASY TO UNDERSTAND

[@AyeshaMohammed-nf3hm]

Thank you, Dr Pitre, very informative 👍

[@Vivi-uy1hr]

Thank you Dr Pitre for another wonderful Bible study and for learning the meaning of Ash Wednesday.

[@maryaliba4975]

Wonderful and rich teaching. You are a blessing to us, God bless you

[@jackieann5494]

2023 Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. This blessed me Thank you

[@dianastevenson131]

2023. Today is Ash Wednesday, and this just came up on KZbin this morning - I didn't search for it. So glad it came up.

[@mungzou6135]

Dr. May God bless your ministry

[@myrnaleon8464]

Great explanation of our Lenten traditions. You make my Lenten practices that much more meaningful. 🙏🏼

[@TumpskyandMrsSmall]

I agree

[@bobloblawb2593]

@Patrick Montgomery There is no need to shout But there is a need to get your sentence structure, built a lot better so you can convey your thoughts clearly . Whereas I disagree with Lent as being unscriptural and filled with RCC beliefs not found in scripture , I will try to comment to others is a calm manner.

[@bobloblawb2593]

@Patrick Montgomery Typing in capitals is considered shouting . Patrick, it is not a case of nitpicking it is more a case of trying to get you to convey your thoughts on a subject that allows others to see if you are correct or dismally a troll. Your continued use of capitals and small print is not conveying a decent reply to people , it is more a disconcerting response as it appears you are angry vs calm. Coll 4:5 Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

[@bobloblawb2593]

@Patrick Montgomery And still shouting so you have not dealt with it , just ignored it ! Post something calmly and without shouting and people will either respect your opinion or at least see that you respect them and their differences. Keep up with the shouting and you will be shown up as someone to ignore. The choice is yours.

[@bobloblawb2593]

@Patrick Montgomery Good buy troll.

[@1101agaoj]

Thank you for strengthening the learning and understanding of your viewers and followers

[@HarleyGirl75]

This was so very helpful. So glad it popped up as a suggested video.

[@otmobakit1454]

Wow, thank you so much. God bless you! Thank you Lord for bringing me to this channel.🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@MHOW-eq5yp]

Thank you Dr Pitre for expounding the essences of its Bibilical meanings. GOD Bless

[@mariuximazzinipulley3150]

Thank you so much. Really edifying!

[@soroushfetkovich5084]

Love your presentation and all these useful information. God bless!

[@rickzabala6020]

Thanks Dr. Pitre, this is a Most interesting informational video presentation!

[@jake115577]

Praise God for you brother! You are an excellent bible teacher.

[@taniamercado3723]

I'm not from any religion and won't be, but I've always wanted to know the meaning of ash wednesday and NOONE even catholics have been able to explain it to me, thank you for helping me understand this beautiful tradition.

[@carmelherbert1622]

I am a cradle Catholic& this explanation makes a lot of sense to me...It may inspire some people to seek more information on the Scriptures, which is the Word of God. Saving ones soul is very important as we are only passing through here. Eternity is forever & Faith in God is a precious gift.

[@Kitiwake]

Any Catholic that attends mass on Ash Wednesday will have heard it's meaning during the homily.

[@rbelf001]

Correction Lutherans and Anglicans participate in Ash Wednesday also..The day reminds Christians of our mortality and the wages of sin is death. It prepares us to deny the flesh and concentrate on the things above.

[@theresesprinkle2103]

Well done Dr. Pitre.

[@isabelmedeiros5007]

This talk was AWESOME! Thank you for clarifying what Ash Wednesday means! I want a closer relationship with God therefore I need to put this into practice as a true Catholic should

[@Terrencemaioni]

Excellent presentation!

[@rebeccaramos1324]

So filled with joy!

[@abbymbaziira7241]

Thanks for the clear explanation.

[@tillo1981]

Great job Dr. Pitre!!

[@wbrandon1061]

Thank you for opening my mind and heart to understanding God’s word.

[@conniecharley7086]

This is wonderful how you explain and readings from the bible in teaching ash wednesday.

[@janpham487]

Thank you so much, I needed this. AlwYs seeking Truth. 😊✝️🙏📖⛪️

[@antohnw]

Awesome Explanation. Puts everything into perspective, makes me admire Catholic spiritualism more

[@maidaaumentado1475]

Thanks Dr.Pitre for enlightening us☺

[@TurquoiseTalks]

Brother in Christ, Im blessed to have found your channel. So much knowledge well delivered, your channel should be called Catholicism for dummies 😁, just subscribed.

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

@Making Gainz then so is the Jewish, Buddhism, Protestant and Christian churches.

[@takmaps]

Check out "HowToBeChristian" too they have very good Catholic explanations. ☺️

[@ancillaasa70]

@Tonito Reyes absoluty concur with you

[@milaalinea7157]

Thank you very much Dr. Pitre. I have learned a lot from you, fully explained for us to reflect during lent. Trying my best to avoid delicious foods during Lenten Seasons. More power to you,,Sir.

[@malcolmkirk3343]

This discussion/explamation (like so many others on various aspects of Catholic practice and theology) totally blows up common Protestant characatures, objections, and misunderstandings. More than this, it positively points out how to live in a lentin way with humility, sincerity, and charity always.

[@malcolmkirk3343]

@@70AD-user45 You appear to be wrapped up in an ultra clean division btwn old covenant and new, even to the extent of eliminating very human customs and symbols (employed personally, or in liturgy). But it is Christ, who, on the very crest of inaugurating the new covenant, rebuked cities of his day for not repenting, and refers to it in terms of repenting "in sackcloth and ashes." Further, Rom 12 tells is to weep with those who weep (which for Jews, would have engaged Jewish customs). Jms 4:1-10 mentions lamenting, mourning, and weeping. Rev 11:3 God's two witnesses are dressed in sackcloth. ...Having a custom or practice does not inherently make something "old covenant." The Lord's Supper is inherintly founded on old covenant praxis, but is reshaped into a new covenant. By contrast, Protestantism is full of traditions without any biblical basis whatsoever, and in some cases actually antibiblical. Got a beef with Protestant traditions?

[@70AD-user45]

@@malcolmkirk3343 "You appear to be wrapped up in an ultra clean division between Old and New". 👏👏 I could not have put it better myself. The way I see it, that very day the Old Covenant temple was destroyed in 70 AD, that was the day the New Covenant age of the church was born. By the way I'm Eastern (Greek) Orthodox. I could never be Protestant. The Eastern Orthodox also have many traditions dating back to the Old Covenant age: the vestments, the altar (most holy place), the censer and insence, etc. I'm not against traditions, just so long as we remember that the age the New Testament calls the age of "sin and death" is over and in Christ we have "grace and life" in the New Covenant age. Take care.

[@boldbeliever52]

JESUS is evident in EVERY book of the old Testament. He was a Jew. Catholics will go to their grave hating all Jews as being non catholic. How sad.

[@macormicbenjamin9315]

@@boldbeliever52 I only believe what is in the Bible. Your father and mother are not in the Bible therefore you are of the devil 😈. You are a product of parents not in the Bible, so you are also unbiblical and of the devil 😈.

[@amagarajerome1800]

And the ashes are got by burning the palms used on palm sunday🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

[@barbaraboterberg6370]

Thank you for your teaching.

[@kandass1980]

Dr Pitre thank you so much for this wonderful narration of scripture , though a catechist for over 15 years , came across such teaching of church , God bless you 👏👏👏🌹🌹

[@EstudioVoitheia]

The invisible benefits of the pratice of the faith are the greatest ones. However, even the visible ones are huge. At least that is what 40 years of studies from secular universities show. I've putted those studies and sources in a 3 mn video in my channel ("Faith as sustening meaning"). I think that it important to share the information since, as says the Lord: "No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light."

[@bernadete4704]

Thanks!

[@finallythere100]

I understand and was wondering about this. We were taught in Catholic school that fasting isn’t necessary, but instead of doing something “negative” to do something “positive”. I was at a Catholic function other day and was talking about fasting, as I recently learned about tradition of fasting in the Church. I was truly inspired by this and started talking about it to share, to light the lamp, so to speak. It occurred to me later that maybe this was pride, but I suppose Jesus knows what was in my heart more than I would even know. .. when ppl give on social media and add their name, it actually is very positive and triggers me to do same out of them role modeling for me, and not out of keeping up. We need to be able to discuss fasting, alms giving and all of it bc most of us have not actually been taught. I’m excited for this new knowledge. I think we DO need to light the lamp but to be wary of pride.I know I learn so much from others who role model and teach me. So idk if it’s OK ever to talk about it…. I mean out of obedience to Scripture teaching.

[@Chrisanthie]

How beautifully he explains the meaning of Ash Wednesday in the context of Biblical passages. Thank you and may God bless you and grant you greater wisdom.