Tag Archives: Lent
On The Beginning of Lent
Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 by Deb.
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Season of Lent.
Though I have quietly observed the Season of Lent the past two years, today is the first time in several years that I have attended Mass on Ash Wednesday. When I am at home, I usually attend mass with the Carmelite Nuns. Today, however, I [...]
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Carryovers from Lent
Posted on 05. Apr, 2009 by Deb.
As of today, Palm Sunday, we are only a short seven days away from the end of Lent. You won’t find me gorging on sweets like many do once Easter is here, as I had chosen to not “give up” anything in Lenten sacrifice, but instead to grow myself spiritually (and improve my self-discipline) by [...]
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In the Spirit of Lent
Posted on 22. Feb, 2009 by Deb.
It has been suggested to me that meditation would be of assistance to lowering my blood pressure. I tried meditation about five or six years ago but was not successful at quieting my mind. I had found a teacher, but the stress of the divorce was non conducive to adding to [...]