Anonymous
02/28/2022 21:32
Subject: An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Happy Lent or Happy Ash Wednesday. I don't see anything wrong with wishing someone a good lent. Happy fast?
It’s a time to prepare for Jesus being murdered.
Happy funeral?
Anonymous
02/28/2022 21:20
Subject: An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Hey, ash hole!
Anonymous
02/28/2022 20:58
Subject: An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Happy Lent or Happy Ash Wednesday. I don't see anything wrong with wishing someone a good lent. Happy fast?
Ummm no - its not really a celebration - its a time of preparation for the resurrection of the Lord. The celebration is Easter.
Anonymous
02/28/2022 20:50
Subject: Re:An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:No need to say anything, just don’t say “you’ve got something on your forehead”
This
Anonymous
02/28/2022 20:50
Subject: An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Happy Lent or Happy Ash Wednesday. I don't see anything wrong with wishing someone a good lent. Happy fast?
Lent is not a happy occasion. Just say hi.
Anonymous
02/28/2022 20:29
Subject: Re:An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:No need to say anything, just don’t say “you’ve got something on your forehead”
Ditto -- it is not a day to be celebrated and it is observed only by getting ashes on your forehead while being reminded that you are dust and to dust you shall return.
Isn’t the point to remind other people? Otherwise the ashes could just be inside your wrist or something.
No, the point is not at all related to other people. It's about reminding the person receiving the ashes that they will return to dust someday.
Anonymous
02/28/2022 19:56
Subject: An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:I have volunteer work this Wednesday and SR will stop by to distribute ashes at the office. I know my volunteer supervisor and some of team members might keep ashes on. Should I say “Happy Ash Wednesday?” Does “Have a good lent” sound more appropriate? Or should I not say anything at all? Sorry for being clueless but would like to be polite when I see them this Wednesday. Thank you for your help!
"Have a good lent"?! This is too stupid for words.
Say nothing.
Anonymous
02/28/2022 14:27
Subject: An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
do you say to a jewish perosn your hat is too small? or a musllim person praying, do you need a hand up?
Anonymous
02/28/2022 14:22
Subject: An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
"You've got some schmutz on your keppe."
Anonymous
02/28/2022 14:20
Subject: An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
Happy Lent or Happy Ash Wednesday. I don't see anything wrong with wishing someone a good lent. Happy fast?
Anonymous
02/28/2022 14:14
Subject: An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
“Hi” works
Anonymous
02/28/2022 14:13
Subject: Re:An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:No need to say anything, just don’t say “you’ve got something on your forehead”
Ditto -- it is not a day to be celebrated and it is observed only by getting ashes on your forehead while being reminded that you are dust and to dust you shall return.
Isn’t the point to remind other people? Otherwise the ashes could just be inside your wrist or something.
Anonymous
02/28/2022 14:04
Subject: Re:An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
Anonymous wrote:No need to say anything, just don’t say “you’ve got something on your forehead”
Ditto -- it is not a day to be celebrated and it is observed only by getting ashes on your forehead while being reminded that you are dust and to dust you shall return.
Anonymous
02/28/2022 12:10
Subject: Re:An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
No need to say anything, just don’t say “you’ve got something on your forehead”
Anonymous
02/28/2022 12:09
Subject: An appropriate greeting on Ash Wednesday?
I have volunteer work this Wednesday and SR will stop by to distribute ashes at the office. I know my volunteer supervisor and some of team members might keep ashes on. Should I say “Happy Ash Wednesday?” Does “Have a good lent” sound more appropriate? Or should I not say anything at all? Sorry for being clueless but would like to be polite when I see them this Wednesday. Thank you for your help!