Month: February 2020

Ash Wednesday Benediction

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Ash Wednesday is this week. I invite you to reread An Ash Wednesday Prayer and A Reading for Ash Wednesday. This year I share a blessing as you observe Ash Wednesday.

Go as those marked as God’s beloved. Look at those you meet and remember each one is also God’s beloved.

Go knowing your days on earth are numbered. Make the most of each day you are given by showing kindness and fighting for justice.

Go to embark on this Lenten journey. Go where God sends you to do God’s work. Amen.

Lent is Coming!

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The season of Lent begins in a little over a week as Ash Wednesday is February 26. I looked back at how I have been practicing the season and what I have encouraged you to do in past Lenten Seasons. Now, is a good time think about how you will observe the season. Giving away 40 things in 40 days and not eating meat on Fridays have become customary practices for Lent in my household. This year I am also planning to return to my regular writing practice. Each week of Lent there will be a prayer posted to this blog to help all of us navigate this Lenten Season. I thank you for reading and praying with me as we once again follow Jesus through this important season in the church year. And I’d love to hear how you plan to observe the season of Lent.