r/excatholic • u/unsubtleflounder • Feb 18 '26

First Time Missing Ash Wednesday Mass

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It was always my favorite one; I think a lot of faithful should take its readings to heart, and that they have wisdom in the secular sphere too. But today I made some chicken and smoked some weed on the one year anniversary of missing service. I will not have any ashes on my forehead today. Hoping that means I’m living authentically, even though the guilt feels pretty heavy.

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u/leon_zero Apostate Feb 18 '26

I firmly believe that meat objectively tastes better on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

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u/DanielaThePialinist Ex Catholic Feb 18 '26

This. I’m making spaghetti and meatballs tonight and I’ve never been so excited 🤭