“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” — Psalm 90:12 imposition of ashes during first day of Lent Today is the beginning of the Lenten season. Across the world, foreheads will be marked with ash and the ancient words will be spoken: Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. It is not exactly a Hallmark sentiment. I used to hate it. What a downer. I see it differently these days. Lent (and other related rituals) may invite us to
