Author: Damien Riley

I'm a singer-songwriter from the High Desert of Southern California, creator of: original music, books, a blog, and two podcasts, Riley on Film where I talk about movies and Rte 66 Espiritu, my online diary whose frontage face is a podcast on spirituality. I pepper it with humor in a stand-up type manner and presentation. If my, what Google AI calls "multi-faceted" art, has inspired, entertained, or helped you in some way, please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel, it helps expand my coast and get my ministry to more people: https://youtube.com/c/@damiensriley Thank you for Being open and Staying OPEN. I am committed to bowing to what IS as I accept you as you are, along with everything just as it IS. Keep the faith. Block the asshples. 5/31/2025 9:99 am Damien ✌️😍
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The Ritual of the Ashes: Ash Wednesday

I was blessed and prayed for this wonderful Presbyterian event leading into lent and then Easter. I felt love.

Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day Lenten season for Christians, serving as a solemn day of repentance, fasting, and reflection before Easter. Occurring 46 days before Easter (Feb. 18, 2026), it is defined by the tradition of placing ashes on the forehead to symbolize mortality and the need for reconciliation with God. 

Thank you Church of the Valley Pres. ♥️