Why is Lent Forty Days?
Readings for February 17, 2013: First Sunday of Lent In the English language, the special season before Easter is called “Lent.” The word comes from the “lengthening” of…
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Food for Thought
I am not very successful at fasting these days. Yes, I can abstain from meat, but true fasting? It’s a hard go. However, I wonder if the first…
40 Ways to Get the Most out of Lent
This is not an exhaustive list of Lenten ideas. But it’s a start! Many of the resources mention here are available on our website at www.crossroadsinitiative.com or can…
The “gift” of a mother’s tears
It seems odd that shortly after celebrating our Lord’s birth, we are thrown into Lent commemorating His passion, death, and resurrection. I remember our late pastor saying that…