So, I went to Ash Wednesday services this afternoon. The church's website said there were four services and I decided to go to the 3:30PM. I got there around 3:20PM and was surprised at how many people were there. There were quite a few kids, and I realized a number were students associated with the church's school, but not overwhelmingly. The service began and you could tell the priest was tickled pink at the attendance as he commented on it immediately. I was seated about half-way down the aisle, so I could see in front of me, but it wasn't until I stood and turned where I could see behind me that I realized it was standing room only in the back. This was like Easter Sunday attendance on a Wednesday afternoon. He brought it up again at the end and thanked everyone. You could tell he was touched.

I couldn't help but think, wow; people are feeling it. Literally. Talk about the Holy Spirit in action. It brought a tear to my eye. I just had to share. I was also wondering if anyone else had experienced something similar.