So someone today showed up on Teams with a smudge on his face and then he mumbled something about ashes and said he was catholic. What is that?

I was curious but did not want to ask further.

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Catholic Ramadan started... the "smudge" is a good way to find out who will likely be eating less for the next 40 days.

Mass is an Holy Obligation all week, too - so he is compelled to attend unless dead or dying... and a small handful of other medical reasons.

BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F

@HootyTheNightOwl when you say all week, like going to the church daily?

HootyTheNightOwl

@BittersweetPotato Yes. Mass is held every evening.

BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F

@HootyTheNightOwl oh good to know!