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The Twilight Zone
… Their followers staunchly defend ... what? What? What? Christians are moving through Lent gently, turning away from sin and toward the Gospel. But the bureaucracy chugs along in its … and the Spiritual Quest: A Crosscultural Anthology and Sacred Silence: Daily Meditations for Lent .] … Editor's note: … We can send you an email alert every time Phyllis Zagano's column, …
Overcome global indifference during Lent this year
… Nicholas Collura … Addressing the church at the beginning of Lent, Pope Francis called on Christians to "become islands of mercy in the midst of the sea of … poor and those who are far away." The letter is short on specifics. How, exactly, can we use Lent to make an impact on the lives of others? Last year, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn … many of us have seen given away in our parishes. The idea is to save up our change during Lent, as well as more significant amounts of money that come our way, and to bring it to a local …
Our covenant in Christ
… change that statement to read "convey the faith of Jesus." CELFeb222015.jpg … First Sunday of Lent … Genesis 9:8-15 Psalm 25 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15 I never tire of reminding my students …
Pope: Don't let meatless Fridays be selfish and soulless, a seafood splurge
… who fast but treat their workers badly and fight and quarrel with others. Pope Francis said Lent is about fulfilling all commandments both toward God and others, according to reports from Vatican Radio and the Vatican newspaper. Lent is not about the formal observance of "doing a little whatever" and not eating meat on … God and also with your brother and sister, your neighbor," he said. The pope asked that during Lent, people think about what they can do for people who are in very difficult situations, for …
Links for 02/20/15
… - no he has not, pope is aligning the Church with its "enemies" - no he is not, etc. For Lent, each Friday I will toss out a piece of music that, in my humble opinion, is well suited to …
In the face of unrelenting snow, New England churches soldier on
… did come," Allen said. For those who couldn't make it, Allen posted an online video about Lent. "It's not as good as being there in person, but they know that church will continue," he …
Morning Briefing
… to present award at annual Razzie ceremony … Should vegetarians give up veggies on Fridays in Lent? … Clergy are taking Ash Wednesday outside of church … Manila, Philippines -- With their tradition of public flagellation and staged crucifixions during Lent, bishops urge Filipino Catholics … don’t turn Lenten sacrifice into tourist spectacle … …
Patriarchs' Lenten messages focus on struggles of Middle East Christians
… Francis for his appeals for Christians in the Middle East. In the Eastern Catholic churches, Lent begins two days earlier than in the Latin rite. Ashes were distributed Monday this year in …
Pope Francis: During Lent, return with tears to God's loving embrace
… Cindy Wooden … Catholic News Service … Lent is a journey of purification and penance, a movement that should bring one tearfully back to … to cry in that embrace, to trust him and entrust oneself to him." During the 40 days of Lent, he said, Christians should make a greater effort to draw closer to Christ, which is why the … pope said. "Let's stop. Let's pause a while and allow ourselves to be reconciled with God." Lent, he said, is time "to begin the journey of a conversion that is not superficial and …
Pope’s quotes: A time of renewal
… NCR Staff … A quote from Pope Francis: “Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for each communities and every believer. Above … of indifference. It is a problem which we, as Christians, need to confront.” — Message for Lent 2015, Jan. 27, 2015 … Editor’s note: … We can send you a biweekly email alert with content …