A summary of the history of Lent and the historical practices associated with it, along with suggestions for how to practice it today.
It is St. Patrick’s Day. I have been away for the last two weeks helping take care of a new grandchild and her sister, so I haven’t had much time to write. Instead, I’ll offer some links and a prayer associated with Patrick. A Few Links The first is a video I did a...
In my previous post on Lent and the accompanying video, I focused on fasting and abstinence (“giving something up for Lent”) as central elements of the historical practices of the season. Another traditional practice is the use of the Seven Penitential Psalms in...
Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is in two days. Lent is the period of preparation for Holy Week and especially the celebration of Easter, but traditionally, there was also a time of preparation for Lent. This preparation time in the western church actually goes back...
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