St. James Catholic Church in Osu has announced three special Masses on March 5, 2025, to mark Ash Wednesday. The services will take place at 6:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 6:15 p.m., ushering in the Lenten season, a 40-day period dedicated to fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection in preparation for Easter.
Ash Wednesday holds deep significance in the Christian faith, serving as a reminder of human mortality and the call to repentance. As part of the observance, congregants will receive a cross-shaped mark of ashes on their foreheads, symbolizing humility and a renewed commitment to their faith. The ashes, traditionally obtained from burnt palm branches from the previous year’s Palm Sunday, are a key element of this solemn ritual.
The services at St. James Catholic Church are expected to draw a large congregation, as many believers participate in this annual tradition of spiritual renewal. The church has extended an open invitation to both its members and the broader Christian community, encouraging them to use the Lenten period as a time for personal reflection, prayer, and self-discipline.
