Adrestia Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Every year a few random people wish me a happy Ash Wednesday. In the past, when I tried to explain that "have a happy" is not the appropriate greeting for Ash Wednesday, they seemed to not care. Do y'all have any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 say thank you and go on with your day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidemunch88 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Good call MIkolbe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Respond something like "Have a blessed day?" Then it could be casual/normal but also could emphasize that it's not a happy-go-lucky occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 it's not happy in the spirit of the world, but happy in the spirit of the world to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i<3LSOP Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Just smile. It's all I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
let_go_let_God Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I think of it as, not looking gloomy as the hypocrites. (See today's Gospel) That, yes it is time for fasting and preparation, we mark ourselves as such. However, even with a giant cross of ash on my head, I'm going to smile and share the joy of Christ with those I meet today. I look at it like this, what good is a journey unless you are looking forward to the end? God bless- LGLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujo Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Agreed with [color=#000000]mikolbe. They're just trying to be nice. Don't let a lack of knowledge of the semantic eccentricities of Catholicism get in the way of you being appreciative. [/color][/size][/font] Edited February 22, 2012 by kujo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfink Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='i<3LSOP' timestamp='1329921975' post='2391117'] Just smile. It's all I do. [/quote] I would say "Thanks. I'll fast for the salvation of your soul today." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fides' Jack Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hm... Let's see... So they are acting in a way that is incorrect but which you understand. You could respond in a way that is correct but which they don't understand, like "I hope you die a martyr's death." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1329919812' post='2391109'] it's not happy in the spirit of the world, but happy in the spirit of the world to come. [/quote] Right. It's "happy" in the same way Good Friday is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrestia Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Of course I'm appreciative. If I was in their position, I would want to be corrected. I'm just looking for a gentle way to do it. Thanks for the ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fides' Jack Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I was just kidding, btw; don't do my idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissyP89 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='homeschoolmom' timestamp='1329940417' post='2391298'] Right. It's "happy" in the same way Good Friday is good. [/quote] "O happy fault! O necessary sin of Adam that gained for us so great a Redeemer!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrestia Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Darn, I really wanted to use Jack's idea. :sadwalk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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