Ash Wednesday Mosaic

Ash Wednesday Mosaic
Originally uploaded by theologienne.

I envisioned this project during Ash Wednesday service at a downtown church, where everyone from the very rich to the homeless came to be marked. Although Ash Wednesday is solemn, it always has an exciting air for me because it's the day you get to find out who's Catholic, or better, you see many others (not all Catholic) who like you are interested in attentiveness to the path we're on. Focusing on the commonalities we choose--the ash and the simple gesture used to apply it--also beautifully highlights our diversity.