Tag Archives: Lent

DIY Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Coco

How does a church in a Diocese that is not holding in-person worship ensure its members can celebrate Ash Wednesday? By facilitating a DIY Ash Wednesday that everyone can do safer at home. Our priest has promised that a little … Continue reading →

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The Fast I Choose On Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Coco

I always struggle to identify something to give up for Lent that will draw me closer to God, so this year the fast I choose on Ash Wednesday is something different. The Reassurance of Ash Wednesday It’s my favorite day … Continue reading →

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Trust In The Lord And Do Good

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Coco

A few weeks ago, all of the Bible readings we heard in church were exactly what I needed to hear at the time. I know I should be able to “hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people” every … Continue reading →

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February Runfessions

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Coco

During Lent we are called to engage in self-examination and repentance, which means not only acknowledging our sins, but also turning away from our sinful ways. As we gather to make our monthly runfessions, we not only forgive ourselves for  what … Continue reading →

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A Different Way Of Fasting For Lent

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Coco

We are one week into Lent, the 40-day period of repentance and reflection that many Christians observe before Easter. I did not write about Ash Wednesday this year, but I did revisit my previous Ash Wednesday posts and re-watched the … Continue reading →

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