Just a quick note on my Lenten plans. This year, I decided that I would have a 3 phase plan for Lent. I wanted to grow in three areas: spiritually, physically and emotionally.
1. Physical growth- I hate drinking water. I usually stay pretty dehydrated, which can get me into trouble. So, for Lent, I will [...]
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Lent – A Time to Grow Closer to the Lord
February 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment
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Wai Too Catholic – Part Deux
February 16th, 2008 · 4 Comments
Here it is! I did it! Bwahahahahaha! :)
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Wai Too Catholic
February 15th, 2008 · 3 Comments
1. Today at Mass, as usual, during the consecration of the gifts, I was watching them. (As if I’m going to *see* them change into the Body and Blood — I know, I’m silly, but I still think it’s fascinating.) As I’m watching, I was thinking back to (here’s where I’m not sure exactly where [...]
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Ash Wednesday
February 6th, 2008 · No Comments
Here are a couple of pictures from the first day of Jenn’s cooking experiment, otherwise known as her Lenten penance.
First, there was the trip to Crate and Barrel on Sunday to buy some more dishes, so that people would have a place to put their food — usually a useful thing:
Then, I had to get [...]
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The Meaning of Penance
January 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Okay, last year before Lent:
Fr. John’s talking to our RCIA class. He is giving us examples of things that we could give up (or take on) for Lent. I hear something like, “Some of you might give up their daily Starbucks or Caribou or whatever it is -”
*and he’s looking in MY direction* Now, wait [...]
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Words of Encouragement
January 23rd, 2008 · 4 Comments
Mom: “You’re doing what? Really? Oh, I’ll have to tell your father what you’re up to. He’ll want to hear this.”
Matt: “And after it’s over, you won’t want to cook at all. It’ll be like Mickey D’s for a week, solid. Hot wings and beer.” (Now, I did point out that I’d probably add pizza [...]
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Trial Run – Oh! What a Comedy of Errors!
January 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments
Okay, now promise not to be scared….
Truly, I *do* know that pasta is to be drained before serving it. Really. But, I was busy talking (don’t say you are surprised there), and we had cooked so much pasta, that when I glanced over, I thought that I had already done that part, and went right [...]
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Lenten Project – Unexpected Developments:Day -13
January 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments
I’m not quite sure how it happened, but apparently I have acquired a sous chef who will come over approximately 3 nights a week and help teach me and provide me with some recipes.
Don’t worry – I will make sure it remains a penance. :) And I do expect to be doing all of the [...]
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Behold! My Lenten Project!
January 21st, 2008 · 8 Comments
This year, I have decided to take on probably one the things the I have most issues with, for a variety of reasons. I am going to make myself deal with food, cooking, and the grocery store. I just may need therapy later, but I think this is the time to try and do something [...]
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Lent!
January 21st, 2008 · 5 Comments
Whoo-hoo! I’m all excited about Lent! I have plans…. And, they may involve you…. :)
Now, here’s the million dollar question: is it okay to involve other people in your Lenten penance, as long as you the the one doing the penance, right?
Next, I need a really good cause for my Lenten penance. Any suggestions?
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