Cardinal: Life should not be wasted clinging to ‘useless attachments’

2026-02-18 - 16:13

MANILA, Philippines — As Ash Wednesday marked the start of the Lent, Cardinal Jose Advincula reminded Filipino Catholics that ashes are a reminder that life should not be wasted in clinging to “useless attachments,” emphasizing that detachment is what brings us to “greater freedom.” Advincula noted how ashes are viewed in the Philippines: silent and