Category Archives: Lent

Faith: Why are you giving something up for Lent?

Posted on 10 March 2011 by dlhitzeman

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Forty days of Lent: Christ have mercy on me, a sinner

Posted on 18 February 2010 by dlhitzeman

The historical purpose of the Lenten period is repentance, but the relevant question might be, “repentance from what?” The obvious Christian answer is that we repent from our sins of commission and omission, confessing to our God and our fellow … Continue reading →

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Forty days of Lent: The spirituality of faith

Posted on 17 February 2010 by dlhitzeman

It’s hard to believe that it’s already Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the forty days that mark the traditional period of contemplation and repentance that precedes the celebration of Easter known as Lent. I’m often struck by the things that … Continue reading →

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