The Union of Divine Worship and Discipline of Sacraments published a note specifying the procedures to be followed by priests during the Ash Wednesday celebration, the beginning of Lent: the mask and sutra recited only once
Vatican News
The health conditions caused by the epidemic coronovirus crisis often demand such damages, which are also reflected in the liturgical field. In view of the beginning of Lent this year, on Wednesday, February 17, the oblation and discipline of rituals for divine worship were published on its website, with provisions made by celebrants to mark the planting of Ashes.
“After praying to bless the ashes and sprinkling them with holy water without saying anything – a note is needed -, the priest, turning to those present, would say only once the formula found in the Roman Missal. Are: ‘convert and believe in the gospel, or’ remember that you are the dust of the earth and you will return to the earth. “
Then, the note continues, “The priest washes his hands, puts on masks to protect his nose and mouth, and puts ashes on all those who approach him, or, if it is more convenient, he will Reaches the place of those who are standing. The priest takes the ashes and plunges them on the head of each one without saying anything.
