Ashes to Flames: A Lenten Pilgrimage

This series of reflections explains in simple terms the daily Scripture readings from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, drawing on everyday life experiences to bridge the gap between the ancient biblical texts and today's world.

"Ashes to Flames guides us to new personal growth and depth. This Lenten journey will fill you with courage, hope, and compassion at a time when the world and you need it most."
—Robert J. Wicks, author, Prayers for Uncertain Times.

"This book is a treasure chest! Lift the lid and you will find an abundance of wisdom for a grace-filled and transformative Lenten journey."
—Catherine (Cackie) Upchurch, general editor of the Little Rock Catholic Study Bible and regular contributor to Give Us This Day.

"Based on rigorous scholarship and examples drawn from the author's life, this brilliant book illuminates the Scriptures and invites us to the new life given to us through Christ's paschal mystery."
—Msgr. Kevin Irwin, dean emeritus and research professor at The Catholic University of America.

"Journeys are best with a companion. This book is that friend and guide as we encounter once again the Lenten Scriptures and their message right here, right now."
—Janet Schaeffler, OP, author; retreat and workshop presenter.

"Fr. Witherup's reflections are profoundly challenging, yet his style is very readable. This book is an outstanding resource for homilists, preachers, and for faith-sharing small groups."
—Stephen J. Picard, Bible ministry coordinator, St. Jerome Parish, Los Angeles.

Father Ronald D. Witherup is former superior general of the Sulpicians (2008–2022) and a recent past president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America. In addition to degrees in spirituality and theology, he holds a doctorate in biblical studies from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, and is the author or editor of more than twenty-five books. He currently is an adjunct professor of sacred scripture at St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore and the director of personnel for the U.S. Province of Sulpicians.
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