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Category Archives: Lent
The Friendship of Easter
Hippolytus of Rome was one of the most prolific writers of the early Church. His legacy of words reaches to our own time. Because of Christ’s death and resurrection (as Hippolytus points out), we are friends with God.
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Tagged Easter, friendship with God, Hippolytus of Rome
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The Life and Love of Easter
Bernard of Clairvaux was part hermit, part zealous reformer. But he’s most remembered for his eloquent writing. This prayer puts deep truth into simple words.
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Tagged Bernard of Clairvaux, Easter, the greatest love
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The Timeless Wisdom of Easter
This is the beginning of Holy Week. Each day, I’ll share an Easter prayer written by a wiser (and much older!) mind than mine. We’ll start with Edward Bouverie Pusey, an Anglican clergyman and professor of Hebrew.
Seasons of Prayer
The weather comes in seasons — and so does prayer. There are seasons of life: Childhood – God bless Mommy and Daddy. Teens/Young Adults – What should I be when I grow up? Adulthood – Get me through … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent
Tagged Ecclesiastes 3:1, prayer, seasons
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Fasting Wrong
This headline in my newsfeed caught my eye: “Fasting from meat for Lent? Check out these seafood restaurants.” Jesus said, Matthew 6:17-18 (ESV) But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not … Continue reading
Fasting for . . .
God calls us to fast for good. Isaiah 58:6-7 (MEV) Is not this the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, … Continue reading
Fasting from . . .
There’s more to fasting than food. John Chrysostom was the Archbishop of Constantinople at the turn of the fifth century AD. His well-spoken sermons earned him the name “golden mouthed.” He packed a lot of wisdom into a few words.
Fasting during Lent
Fasting (going without something, usually food) is often connected with the season of Lent. Why? Lent looks forward to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection from the dead. It’s considered a season of preparation. Joel 2:15 … Continue reading
On Your Face in Prayer
Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent. Lent is the season of preparation, as we remember Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. Lent is a time of prayer. Let’s start flat on the ground in humble gratitude … Continue reading