"Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return."  

This Ash Wednesday, begin your Lenten journey by embracing your mortality and Christ's infinite mercy. 

Join Dominican friar Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, in this Week of Ash Wednesday reflection from his new Lenten devotional, Witness. This week, you'll encounter Mary Magdalene, Simon Peter, Bartholomew, and the Bad Thief—biblical figures who stood face-to-face with Jesus in his Passion and learned what it means to be both dust and beloved. 

As we mark our foreheads with ashes, we acknowledge our human frailty. But we also remember that God became dust for us—that he walked the road to Calvary so we might walk the road to redemption. 

Witness is your guide through Lent, exploring the lives of those who witnessed Christ's Passion—saints and sinners, friends and enemies, the faithful and the afraid. Each week focuses on a different virtue, drawing you closer to the foot of the Cross and the mystery of Easter. 

Order your copy of Witness from @AveMariaPress and receive access to these exclusive weekly companion videos plus a free downloadable Leader's Guide: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1