“Joy” is not the first thing most of think of when we think of the season of Lent I used to joke that whenever I went to buy greeting cards I could never find a “Happy Lent” card (of course, one of my wonderful friends made me my own “Happy Lent” card and sent it to me). For the most part, we … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2019
Who was Saint Patrick?
This year, Saint Patrick's Day (March 17) falls on a Sunday. What a great opportunity to learn more about this well-known exemplar of the faith! Life of Patrick Much of Patrick's life is obscured by history in a mix of legend, memory, and fact. In all likelihood, we can't separate the … [Read more...]
Why Bother with Ash Wednesday
We worship every Sunday - why should we bother coming out on a Wednesday night for an extra worship service? I mean, our schedules are pretty busy, and it is hard to find the extra time. So why bother? Here's a shocker for you - I really think that this worship service is important. Yes, we … [Read more...]