Ash Wednesday 2025 Blizzard, Finding Church Alternatives

I’m bummed. Our Ash Wednesday masses have been cancelled. Not that I would venture out today anyway. An early spring blizzard means I’m exercising prudence by staying put until the wind dies down & the drift in the driveway is cleared.

Yes, this is a photo taken from our living room window, facing east. The wind is out of the northwest, yet the snow is plastered to the window and there’s a drift in the driveway about 2 feet deep.

Living in the Midwest, and especially in the country, there’s always the chance weather can alter or cancel any plans. A fact making me ponder why so many young people are caught off guard when all the sudden events are cancelled.

I personally like to be prepared. Not that I can control what the weather does, but I can at least plan for what does come my way. I was taught from a very young age to monitor the weather. What certain clouds, wind directions, and other clues our Lord gives with his Natural Law that indicate what weather may do. All so one could be prepared and plan.

So, with this blizzard I brought plenty of things from the office last night to work on at home today. And not being able to go to mass– even if I can’t receive the ashes, I am grateful we now have on-line options. Like this one from St. Mary of Nazareth in Urbandale, IA (a suburb of Des Moines).

St. Mary of Nazareth, Mass Ash Wednesday Mass

Another thing I am grateful for today is that you can still start your Lenten Journey With Jesus today. With this program you can listen to the short (5-7 minute) scripture-based guided meditations anywhere you have internet access.

So even if the roads are closed and church is cancelled, you can still have a meaningful Ash Wednesday. A time to acknowledge what God is calling you to during this time of renewal. Acknowledge where you’ve sinned (missed the mark) and how God wants you to repent (adjust course) and turn back to him. The first step to creating fertile ground in the garden of your heart for your new life in Christ. All so you can bear fruit 30, 60 & 100 fold!

To learn more about this Free Lenten Journey with Jesus, click on the link below. It’s not too late to get started & I’d love to have you join us.

Free Lenten Journey with Jesus: Creating Fertile Ground for Your New Life in Christ