Statement from Premier Pillai on Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent
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Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“Today, we join people of Christian faith in the Yukon and around the world to observe Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of preparation for Lent – the 40-day journey of prayer, penance and spiritual renewal leading up to Easter.
“On Ash Wednesday, Christians attending Mass receive ashes on their foreheads, accompanied by the words, “remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return”. This ancient ritual serves as a powerful reminder of human mortality and the need for humility, repentance and spiritual reflection during the Lenten season.
“With the beginning of Lent, we extend our best wishes to all those observing this significant time of prayer, fasting and spiritual preparation. May this Lenten season bring peace, hope and unity to all and may it inspire us to foster a more compassionate and inclusive society.”