We are all going to die.

The article focuses on the author's experience administering ashes on Ash Wednesday at a hospital, highlighting the unexpected gratitude and peace expressed by patients, staff, and visitors. Topics include the author's initial discomfort, a transformative encounter in the pediatric ward, and the deeper meaning of solidarity with sick and dying individuals, emphasizing the ritual's role in reminding everyone of universal mortality and the distinction between caring and curing in healthcare.