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Lent Reflection: Why Everyone Should Have Two Pockets
On old Jewish Hasidic tradition teaches us an important lesson about the ashes used on Ash Wednesday.
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The Essence of Lent in Ten Words or Less
What’s the essence of Lent in ten words or less? I gave my Facebook friends that challenge. Here’s how they responded.
Podcasts
Be Happy this Lent! – Podcast
This morning’s lively (as usual) chat with hosts John Harper and Glen Lewerenz focused on turning our frowns the other way around this Lent and letting the Light of Christ truly shine forth from our faces. Listen to my segment at the 41:05 mark. You’ll enjoy it!
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Repost: Ten Positive Things to Do This Lent
We’ve come to Lent Eve, and it’s time to finally make up your mind and form your resolutions for what you will do this Lent in order to become more holy and Christ-like. In that light, I’m bringing back one of my most popular posts about Lent.
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Send a Valentine to Your True Love this Valentine’s Day
When we look at all the bright red hearts scattered everywhere we look, maybe we can think of the bright red heart of St. Valentine, who was martyred for the sake of the Bright Red Heart that was pierced for us on the Cross.
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What the Presentation of the Lord Teaches Us About Evangelization
Anna’s life changes upon seeing the Redeemer. Once quiet and introspected, she suddenly gives thanks to God and speaks to everyone she can about the Child. What can we learn from her?
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A Whacky, Daring Proposal. Or Not.
I’m going to make a whacky, daring proposal. At least some people will think it’s whacky and daring. A good number probably will rack me over the coals for it. Here’s the proposal: Let’s turn to God instead of against each other, shall we? I’m tired and fearful of the Read more