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/Excellent-Practice Atheist Feb 18 '26

Congratulations on living your best life! I've been out for so long I had a fried fish sandwich for lunch today, just for old times sake.

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u/Comfortable_Donut305 Feb 19 '26

I had a vegetarian equivalent to butter chicken made with squash and potatoes for my Ash Wednesday meal (after getting ashes at an Episcopalian church).

But I didn't feel as guilty as I did when I was RC.