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Ash Wednesday: We are not in control of time.

The Christian Calendar reminds us of something our ancient ancestors knew in their bones. We are not in charge of time.

Liturgy for Lent: Introduction Pt. 2

Mike: As an Episcopalian, I grew up in a liturgical church. That is to say, I grew up going to services which were patterned on an ancient form of praying. I realized the difference one year in middle school, when my mom chose to sign me out of first period to attend an Ash WednesdayContinueContinue reading “Liturgy for Lent: Introduction Pt. 2”

Old Thoughts as Lent Begins

I always get a lot of hits around the start of Lent. My guess is that stuck pastors Google “Ash Wednesday Sermon” and my posts come up, but I thought I’d share some old reflections: https://christiandifferent.wordpress.com/category/ash-wednesday/

Standing on your head for Lent

Sometimes Jesus doesn’t make a lot of sense. In today’s Gospel reading he exhorts his followers to fast, but also tells them not to make a big deal of it. Though the Old Testament reading from Joel tells us to “Blow the Trumpet. Sanctify a fast.” Jesus says specifically, “Do not blow a trumpet.” Confusing.ContinueContinue reading “Standing on your head for Lent”