![]() ![]() The image of dust provides a more vivid and actual truth of our humanity: We are passing away and need to be aware our time here is God’s, not our own. We are the dust into which He breathes life. It’s purpose reminds us of the fact that we are nothing without God and His mercy and love. There is a very uplifting message of love that must be taken into consideration when hearing these words. I can see the misunderstanding if you don’t look at the context of when and why it is being said. There are many Catholics who lined up to receive their ashes on Wednesday and secretly hoped the priest gives them the “positive” blessing: “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” “You are dust, unto dust you shall return” is seen by some as a bit morbid or negative, and they don’t want to think about it. ![]() “You are dust and onto dust you shall return” ![]()
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