Chicago – On the ashes on Wednesday, Catholics took some time of their lives to get their ashes on the first day of the big fast.
The Chicago Cathedral Cathedral held many services and fans on Wednesday.
“We had 12 services in 12 hours and each service has people, so it really moves for me to see people who make this priority in their lives,” said Reverend Andy Matific, with the Cathedral of the Holy Name.
The Mass was 5:15 pm on Wednesday, a standing room only.
Father Andy said this season of hope in time.
Reverend Matific said: “Great fasting means renewal. It is time to return to our organization, knowing that we are loved and I think that comes at the time of many unknown, and a lot of uncertainty and fear, but knowing that this season ends with the resurrection of joy.”
Fears of Pope Francis
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This day has a special meaning for Catholics, especially this year, as the health of Pope Francis was concerned about many parts of the world.
The Pope remained in the hospital as of Wednesday, with his stay on the verge of three weeks. His serious condition settled, but she is still complicated.
The 88 -year -old suffers from chronic lung disease and was still fighting double pneumonia.
Father Matific said that the Pope's disease puts matters in its right quorum.
Reverend Mattevich said: “One of the Cardinals said in Rome.
Catholics about the Cathedral of the Holy Name in the center of Chicago said that the health of the Pope weighs their minds because the leader of the Catholic Church was unable to lead the Mass of ashes on Wednesday in the Vatican this year.
“Renewal Season”
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Many people have made clear what the tradition of ash represents for them.
A woman said: “It is a season of renewal, so I think it is nearly a symbolism, and it is important to honor it every year.”
Another man added, “It is a reminder of the good wealth that I had in life and the things that we should do to sacrifice to try to return it a little.”
Earlier on Wednesday, Fox 32 cameras were there while people received their ashes, even at the Al -Ittihad station in the city center.
Many said that the comfort of ash helps them to monitor the ash on Wednesday.
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