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First Sunday of Lent
… the creation accounts were a way of grappling with the problem of evil. First Sunday of Lent Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17 Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19 Matthew … to face our demons. [ This reflection is from Coming to Consciousness: Reflections for Lent 2011 by Angie O'Gorman and is based on the lectionary readings for each day of Lent. Coming to Consciousness is a publication of Pax Christi USA and is reprinted here by …
The Papist's Log
… Michael Sean Winters … The American Papist begins his Lenten reflec tion with these words: "Lent is a time for self-reflection and amendment of one’s ways. It’s a time to ask ourselves, …
Morning Briefing
… Dennis Coday … Lent has its rewards … Los Angeles … Catholic Church's sex crime documents to remain confidential …
Cockfighting, hog's lard were once Lenten concerns
… … Catholic News Service … ALBANY, N.Y. … -- Planning to attend a cockfight on a Sunday during Lent this year? What seems like an odd question was actually a point of contention in 1855, … issue, the newspaper opined that "to all believers in the religion of Christ, the season of Lent, which terminates with 'Passion Week,' should be observed as a period of deep interest and … rules that the bishop of what was then the Vincennes Diocese outlined for Catholics during Lent. If you're a fan of hog's lard, you'll be pleased. Along with the usual abstinence and …
Becoming a lent girl
… “Paul girls” or “John girls,” I tend to identify myself as an Advent girl rather than a (sigh) Lent girl. Nonetheless, Lent is upon us and I made it through Ash Wednesday on almost a complete fast -- three …
Center tries to lure lapsed Catholics back into fold
… New Jersey -- Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley launched a “Catholics Come Home” initiative for Lent, and parishes in the Archdiocese of Washington will be open every Wednesday to hear confessions as part of the Advent-and-Lent “The Light is On For You” campaign. Church experts are putting a special emphasis on young …
Mean-Spirited Injustice in Florida
… away from the voting booths. Nice lineage you got there Gov. Scott. And, during this season of Lent, let's remember that while our moral teachings honor the need for punishment, they also …
Facebook is the new chocolate
… candy was probably one of the most popular things to "give up" as a penance for the 40 days of Lent. Today, a growing number of U.S. Catholics are choosing to give up Facebook. In the past … fasting from--at least temporarily. But let me tell you why I won't be giving up Facebook for Lent. I just finished scrolling through my friends' Facebook status updates from this morning, … the Archdiocese of Denver of wearing black wristbands to remind us of our sacrifices during Lent. * Jane Redmont, author of " When in Doubt, Sing ," shared this reflection about "Ashes and …
40 day carbon fast for Lent
… Rich Heffern … The Church of England several years ago organized a 40 Day Carbon Fast for Lent. The Fast lists an action that can be taken each day during Lent that will reduce one’s carbon footprint and impact on the local landfill. I’ve adapted the Fast for churches in the United States. It’s a good way to observe Lent with an eye toward making permanent changes in our lifestyles and living in order to benefit …
Obama's Ash Wednesday Statement
… 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 …