For faithful Christians everywhere, tomorrow, on Ash Wednesday, begins the observance of the season of lent. For many, this season brings to mind, giving up chocolate for 40 days or trying to jump start an exercise program. Those can be good things for us to do, except maybe giving up the chocolate, especially on Valentine’sContinue reading “Lovely Dust”
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The Third Death
On Ash Wednesday the faithful received a sign of death placed upon their foreheads. We say the words at a funeral, “ashes to ashes and dust to dust” If a loved one is cremated many have their ashes in a special container or in a vault. Many as well will scatter those ashes to theContinue reading “The Third Death”
A Sign Of Death
Tomorrow, on Ash Wednesday, the observance of the season of lent begins. The Lenten Season starts with the sign of the cross placed upon the foreheads of faithful Christians across the world, placed there with ashes, a sign of mortality and death. However, it is this visible sign of death that is also a visibleContinue reading “A Sign Of Death”
Powerful Ways That God Kneels In The Mud For You
During this Lenten Observance season I will be spending some extra time sharing my thoughts on the sacraments in a weekly series, “God kneeling in the mud.” I know that my readers come from a variety of faith backgrounds with different understandings of the sacraments, please know, I’m not trying to convince anyone, but simplyContinue reading “Powerful Ways That God Kneels In The Mud For You”
“Eating with Jesus” Meditation
When I was a kid, I used to watch the Mystery at the Lord’s Table. It was like a great passion play that unfolded before my eyes. The pastor, who was larger than life himself, in the flowing white robes and stole of his office, intoned the words of institution in His big, bellowing voice.Continue reading ““Eating with Jesus” Meditation”
