I think it's a positive thing that more churches from Protestant denominations are seeking to express their worship in liturgical ways. It certainly brings Christians together in a significant way when we are able to share common worship practices. |
May the ashes on our foreheads remind us of the hypocrisy of the sin-sick soul and the penalty of sin, which is death. And the cross on our forehead remind us Jesus Christ is the only one who can save us for eternity. |
Our faith is all about martyrdom. We should be willing to die for our faith and sacrifice is a step toward that. |