I can’t cancel Lent. I can’t tell you we’re going to opt out. A rector simply doesn’t have that much authority. What I can say, is that I think this year it may be helpful to approach Lent differently.
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We Wish to See Jesus
Can we quiet the busyness, the chaotic din of our days name the desire for ourselves? Do we have the boldness to ask in our prayers, in our work for justice, and every time we come to this altar: “we wish to see Jesus?”
Belonging
When Jesus Rebukes Peter, something important doesn’t happen. Peter doesn’t walk away. In a world where we don’t disagree well, this has much to teach us about our faith in God and our persistence with community.
Ash Wednesday Intentions
In spirituality posture matters. Subtle adjustments can make a big difference. Nuance matters. Lent comes to remind us, it is not only what spiritual practice we choose, but how we practice, and why we practice that shapes us.
Mike Angell 