So today begins my "Holy in the Ordinary" search for Lent. The first finding came easily today. I spent time this morning (8-8:30am) and again this evening (7:30-8:00) in Ash Wednesday services. In both we offered the Imposition of Ashes. This is where the Ashes from last Palm Sunday's palms are mixed with olive oil… Continue reading Lent: Day 1
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Ash Wednesday: Beginning Lent
Today marks the beginning of the Season of Lent within the church year. It's the start of a 40 day journey that ends on Easter (Sundays don't count within the 40 days). Ash Wednesday is a time when ashes are often seen on the forehead of those who mark this entry into the season of… Continue reading Ash Wednesday: Beginning Lent
First Fruits from the Garden
We harvested our first fruits from our garden this evening! 4 zucchini, 2 squash, and 1 cucumber! We have lots more tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and cucumbers on the way. I've posted an album of photos here:http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2035778&id=39301917&l=d3993763a3 This is the garden as of today, June 11th... We have 2 zucchini, 2 squash, 1 cucumber, 4 tomato, and 1… Continue reading First Fruits from the Garden
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