David Bowie and Our Time in the Desert
When we think of Lent, David Bowie is probably not the first person that comes to mind. But in 1977 he released a song called “Heroes.”…
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The Soup to Nuts of Fasting
Lent has a way of sneaking up on me. It’s kind of like the Grinch who stole Ordinary Time. I’ve barely recovered from the Christmas…
Adding a Dose of Lenten Spirituality to Politics
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the day that Catholics and other Christians set aside to begin a season of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Easter, the…
Simplicity During Lent
I was at Target the other day looking at coloring books for Olivia who is an avid colorer. There were about 100 options. I wasn’t…