These days serve as an introduction to our Lenten journey.  Before we begin the first full week of Lent, we have a powerful set of readings about our Prayer, Repentance, Almsgiving and Fasting.  We place ashes on our foreheads and learn about the meaning of death and life.  Over two days we pray over the powerful challenge of Isaiah 58.  And Jesus reminds us that he is inviting us to a "change of heart."