*Administration of Barack Obama, 2011 *

**Statement on the Observance of Ash Wednesday **

*March 9, 2011 *

Michelle and I join with millions of Christians here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday. As we observe the season of Lent, we receive with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance, recommit ourselves to our faith, and remember our obligations to one another.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Ash Wednesday*.*

*Names:* Obama, Michelle*.*

*Subjects:* Holidays and special observances: Ash Wednesday.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201100160.