Ash Wednesday- confession needed?

[Feanaro_s_Wife]

**Hubby and I weren’t planning on being able to attend tonight’s Mass but things have changed and we are able to now go. I know I can’t receive Communion without prior confession of any mortal sins, but what about the ashes? Do I have to abstain from that part too? I cannot get to confession before the service

malia**

 

[scylla]

Yes, you can receive, ashes are a Sacramental. Even non-catholics can receive, so if you can invite a friend!
Go on up and receive the ashes.

God Bless
Scylla

 

[Br.Rich_SFO]

Hubby and I weren’t planning on being able to attend tonight’s Mass but things have changed and we are able to now go. I know I can’t receive Communion without prior confession of any mortal sins, but what about the ashes? Do I have to abstain from that part too? I cannot get to confession before the service

malia

Ashes are a sacramental not a Sacrament. Anyone can use sacramentals to obtain Actual Grace.

 

[Feanaro_s_Wife]

**Thank you so much!!! I am so relieved. And yes, I will be getting my butt to confession at the earliest opportunity

malia**

 

[kage_ar]

Just a suggestion, you might call the Parish and see if Father can hear your Confession just before Mass.

 

[Feanaro_s_Wife]

Just a suggestion, you might call the Parish and see if Father can hear your Confession just before Mass.

**The thought had crossed my mind but it’s going to be tight to get out of the house on time as it is… but thanks for the suggestion!

malia**

 

[puzzleannie]

anyone can receive ashes, no matter what religion, no matter what age, no matter the state of their soul