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In the Thundering Silence
It’s Good Friday. For centuries this day was known as Black Friday, and with good reason. Today we commemorate the darkest day in all of human history. It’s a good day for prayer! PRAYER: (from the Lectionary) Almighty God, we … Continue reading
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Tagged crucified, Disciples, Easter, fasting, fear, Good Friday, Jesus, pain, prayer, shame, shock, the cross, the monday prayer
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Praying Through Tears
Happy Monday. We pray your week will go well, that you are ready and eager to walk this week in the light of the Lord. Today begins the second full week of Lent. It is a time of preparation before … Continue reading
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Tagged compunction, Easter, fasting, Jesus, lent, repent, repentance, the monday prayer
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Am I Imposing?
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Like Advent before Christmas, Lent is traditionally a time of preparation and reflection. During Lent, many Christians commit to fasting or giving up certain types of luxuries as a form of … Continue reading
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Tagged Ash Wednesday, ashes, fasting, imposition, lent, prayer, the monday prayer
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