MANILA, Philippines — Globally, February 14 shines as a day for love and all its myths and facts, but for many Catholics this year, it also marks a time for reflection and penance as Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday fell on the same day. The coincidence for a time of love and start of Lent is not common. Six years have passed since these two significant observances last shared the same date. The year 2018 was notable, marking the first occasion in 73 years that Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day aligned. However, when Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday converge, an intriguing irony emerges between the materialistic fervor of love and the austere reflection of Lent. On the one hand, February…
Published Date: 2024-02-13
Source: Inquirer.net
Categories: Arts and Entertainment
