Yet even now, says the Lord,
return to me with all your heart,
with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;
rend your hearts and not your clothing.
Return to the LORD, your God,
for he is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. - Joel 2
I wonder why the Ash Wednesday reading says to return to God with all of our heart rather th…
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