Lent is a 40 day liturgical season that begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Easter Sunday. Sundays are not included in the 40 day count because every Sunday is a joyful celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. Lent is considered a … Continue reading
Mark 8:34-38 for Lent 2 B On August 5, 1949, a fire ignited in a remote forest in the Montana wilderness. A crew of 15 experienced young firefighters parachuted into the area, ready to extinguish what looked like a manageable … Continue reading
Why talk about crossing one’s fingers at Lent? Because that simple gesture has a lot of meaning behind it and, ultimately, one of the earliest uses was by Christians. I’ve never understood why, on the one hand, we “cross our … Continue reading
A series of special Midweek Services for Lent Week by week during the season of Lent God’s people, who are the Body of Christ in God’s world today, are invited to meditate thoughtfully on the human body with which our … Continue reading
Thoughts on Mark 1:12-13 “The Spirit immediately drove Him out into the wilderness. And He was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And He was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to Him.” Today’s … Continue reading
A Sermon based on John 3:16-7, used for 4 Lent on February 17, 2008 Perhaps the three most-used words in the English language are “I love you.” Those are some of the first words a young child says to their … Continue reading
Whatever else is to be made of it, everyone feels that the Cross stands out [as] a hideous tragedy, a dreadful fact … upon our human records. “They have crucified the Lord of Glory!” gasps St. Paul in horror. And … Continue reading
Some years ago there was the story about a family who was visited by an older aunt during the season of Lent. The aunt was a devoted Christian who liked to read mystery stories, especially murder mysteries. The family made … Continue reading
O Lord, open my eyes that I may see more clearly the condition of my soul. If there is darkness, mean-spiritedness, egotistic pride … or worse within, cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Renew a right spirit within me and make … Continue reading
What pops into your mind when you hear the word “repent”? Is it a dark and somber word for you, perhaps reminding you of John the Baptist’s shouting for people to repent and be baptized? What does the word “repent” … Continue reading