MANILA Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula leads the Ash Wednesday rites on March 5 at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros.
For Catholics, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the Lenten Season, 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
In a social media post, the Manila Cathedral announced that Advincula would preside over the Holy Mass and the imposition of ashes during the 6 p.m. mass.
Manila Cathedral Rector Msgr. Rolando dela Cruz will preside over the Holy Mass and imposition of ashes at the 7:30 a.m. mass.
Manila Cathedral Vicar Fr. Vicente Gabriel Bautista will preside at the Holy Mass and imposition of ashes during the noon mass.
The Manila Cathedral will also offer the Sacrament of Confession from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 3 to 5 p.m.
During Ash Wednesday, ashes in the shape of a cross are imposed on the faithful’s foreheads by the priest who says, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
