Parents Oppose Ash Wednesday

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Yes, I disagree with that interpretation. He was concerned about His father’s business, so He stayed in the temple.

Luke specifically records His obedience to them.

“And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart.”
 
That part of Luke was said after the temple incident … it first describes the temple incident and then says that after that Jesus was subject to His parents.

We can also say that the thread opener in keeping the ashes on his head was concerned about his true father.
 
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He is 18, and technically could wear the Ashes in good faith. But He would also have to leave his parent’s home.

The Church does not mandate him to wear them. If he received them, he is showing his desire to wear them.

If it was me, I would ask my parents to wipe them off, if they want them off. And I would have a respectful discussion with their Baptist pastor.
 
But he preferred to keep the ashes on … wouldn’t it be nice if the parents could have been respectful of their 18 year old’s feelings.
 
Yes, I realize the incident was before the obedience statement. But the obedience statement seems to be a reminder that what He did was not in disobedience to them, but that the incident was a consequence of His unique relationship with His Father.
 
You can pray Catholic prayers, and read about Catholicism in private. And be sure to pray for your parents.
 
Well I have read interpretations that said it was the one time Jesus disobeyed His parents … so as I say, to each their own interpretation.
 
Honestly, I don’t see anything all that wrong with what @JMMJ wrote.

Just because something isn’t what you want to hear, doesn’t mean it isn’t a constructive answer.
 
This thread is not about his praying, but in his wanting to keep the ashes on his head when his parents didn’t want him to … it’s not really an issue at this point any longer … I hope they came to an understanding.
 
We obey our parents unless they tell us to do something immoral. Ashes are not required part of practicing the Catholic Faith. Even if they forbid you to go to Mass, the Church will tell you that while you are still a minor, you must obey them.

Now, your parents are abusing you, then, please seek help.
 
Jesus disobeyed His parents and returned to the Temple to teach … He did so to honor His true Father … the thread opener was disobeying his earthly parents to honor his true Father … I don’t have an issue with that and I doubt he committed a sin in doing so.

Apparently, what we are discussing is in the way we are interpreting these issues … so I will kindly agree to disagree with you so that we can move on from this discussion … it seems we will not agree … and that is all fine and good … we interpret this situation differently.
 
If Jesus disobeyed His parents, then, He committed sin. This means that all of Christianity is false.
 
Please note this boy is not a minor … so he has a right to reject what his parents request of him … if they don’t like it, they can ask him to move out and he would have to do so.
 
I think you are taking this too far … disobeying your parents is not always a sin … if it is for the greater glory of God, it is certainly not a sin to disobey one’s parents.
 
Technically, he isnt a minor. But if he wishes to stay at their home, he has to comply.

Attending Mass might be another issue, since he is legally an adult.

If I were him, I would have a talk with the pastor of the parents. For accountability and making sure this is what their religion is enforcing.
 
He doesn’t have to comply … he can do as he wishes and then if asked to leave, then he would have to leave.
 
That’s true. But he can also comply and not offend the Catholic faith.
 
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