Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent: 40 days of reflection and repentance. What are we called to repent of? Is this really a season of beating up on ourselves or is there something deeper and more loving about this season? And how are some ways we can have a holy lent? The sermon is based on the readings for Ash Wednesday: Isaiah 58:1-12, 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, and Matthew 6:1-6,16-2. It was recorded at the Ash Wednesday service held at Mt. Olivet Episcopal Church, with similar sermons preached at the services at Annunciation Episcopal Church.