Ash Wednesday is upon us! In this episode, liturgical expert Chris Carsten returns to shed light on the Ash Wednesday liturgy. Jess and Chris discuss:

• Why Ash Wednesday is one of the most highly attended Masses of the year
• How the Church teaches us about the end goal of Lent through the prayers of the Ash Wednesday Mass
• Why ashes?
• Chris' advice for listeners to enter more deeply into Lent this year
• Chris' book, "A Devotional Journey into the Easter Mystery"

You can check out Chris' book here: A Devotional Journey into the Easter Mystery

Chris Carstens is the Director of Worship in the Diocese of La Crosse, a visiting faculty member of the Liturgical Institute at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL, and the Editor of Adoremus Bulletin. Chris lives in Soldiers Grove, WI, with his wife and children.