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Back when I observed Lent by giving up something, I was glad for the reprieve on Sundays—they aren’t counted in the forty days of fasting. One of the best results was that Sunday became particularly joyful. One of the worst was the niggling guilt when, inevitably, the fast was forgotten or abandoned. 40 days is short, but long.
But here’s the thing: a Lenten discipline is worth doing. It will change us, and it will change Easter for us, if it is about opening up, not buckling down. If you can slip a Lenten discipline unobtrusively into your daily life, like a pocket cross, it is less likely forgotten or abandoned along the way. Choose something for the strength and peace it will offer you: is it reading, service, prayer...? Whatever it is for you, may it transform you and your Lenten days.
This Sunday we worship guilt-free, and share in the communion of Christ.
- Susan
Upcoming services you won’t want to miss...
March 3 - AGM Sunday. It’s been quite a year!
March 10 - Check out the displays and info on the life and work of St. A’s
March 24 - Dr. David Deane, Professor of Theology, joins us for Palm
Passion Sunday
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Every Wednesday - a contemplative service from 6:00 – 6:20 pm. Might this be your Lenten practice?
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