PHOTO GALLERY: Ash Wednesday Service in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, Bishop O’Connell urged congregants to listen to the words of the prophet Joel, “rend your garments, not your hearts” because, said the Bishop, “showing repentance … can turn God’s judgment to mercy, can stir his concern for us to the point of pity.” O’Connell, C.M., explored both the history and relevance of ashes and Lenten practices during his Ash Wednesday homily.ĭuring Mass Feb.
