Remember you are dust and to dust you will return’…

The priest says as he pushes ashes on to our foreheads.

A grey cross is made – a mark of remembrance.

My thoughts focus on Jesus…
His Cross, His pain, His death -
To conquer death.
His life, to give us life.
His resurrection, to give us hope.
Mark us with Your name, oh God!
Let us belong to You.
We rise and fall,
Buffeted by the highs and lows of life
Our journey is one of hope,
Our passage through time, to You!
Remember we are dust but to life we will return.
Thank You, Jesus, for saving us!


juliehughespoetry(@)Lent2025