When Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day Coincide
Next week, for the first time since 1945, Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day will fall on the same day. The juxtaposition feels appropriate to me. But before I say more,…
What is Lent really about?
In just two days, on Ash Wednesday, we’ll begin another Lenten journey with Jesus to the cross. Heading into Lent always feels somber to me, and this year there’s an…
Lent is about love
The days keep rolling and here we are about to begin another Lenten season. On Wednesday, if I have the energy, I’ll join with others making the pilgrimage to the…