Podcasts about for lent

"3 days into the challenge, I realised I wasn't the dazzling compliment giver I originally thought I was."   For Lent, instead of giving up cherry cola Tic-Tacs, I challenged myself to compliment 40 strangers in 40 days. Today, I have the results of how it went. (Not well).   Thank you for continuing to support. I have a few deadlines coming up, and so for now, The Quack will be coming out once a fortnight until life gets a little less crazy. On the plus side, I have some exciting novel news, which I will announce very soon. MN x   Visit | THEQUACK.BLOG Follow| @marynewnhamwrites Sound | Soundstripe.com

For Lent, we're starting a new series in the parables - curious stories intended to slow us down, make us think, and invite us to change. And in this first parable about the parables, we see that our response to Jesus reveals something important about our hearts. Join us as we look at "The Sower and the Soils" from Matthew 18:1-23.

For Lent, we are starting a new series about the seven deadly sins! Sound scary? This episode reminds us that we don't need to be afraid of sin. Jesus calls us away from sin for our good, but He doesn't intend for us to have to do it all by ourselves. Together we will learn about each of the deadly sins so that we may live the abundant life Jesus wants for us!If you find yourself being convicted by the messages in these episodes, praise God for His care for you. He doesn't want you to be a slave to this sin and He longs to save you from it! Get to confession as soon as you can, and lean on the Lord in prayer to take you out of it!

For Lent, Pastor Cana takes us to Galatians 3:27-28 and Acts 2:37-39, which teaches us that in Christ, all who believe are baptized into one baptism. We have peace to know that our baptism circumstances nonetheless guarantee us baptism into Christ.

For Lent, Pastor Cana takes us to 1 Peter 3:21-22, which tells us why baptism is the Christian practice for cleansing. Jesus' power in baptism can offer believers a cleansing for salvation and a new spirit because of His power of all things.

Church Chaos on Friday during the Stations of the Cross. We had a very disturbing experience this past Friday. For Lent, we decided to take our family of 7 children to pray the Stations of the Cross. Our first experience this Lent did not go as planned!Watch this video podcast hereSupport the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

For Lent, Pastor Cana opens to consider baptism through Ephesians 1:13-14, which tells the Christians of Ephesus that they have been brought into God's family as they received the Truth. Baptism is our covenant, pledge, and seal by the Holy Spirit as Christians. Our baptism and the Holy Spirit's presence marks us as believers.

We need to see, again, with eyes of faith and to act on what we see, which requires some discipline; that is what the root word of discipleship is. What does that discipline look like for us? For Lent, we do it for 40 days. And we talk about extra prayer, we talk about fasting, and we talk about alms giving. That all integrates into the same thing, which is a metanoia, a conversion of our heart towards Christ to see, with eyes of faith, to see ourselves as wounded people who need forgiveness, who need healing. (Read more…)Here is my homily for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time and the Sunday before Lent. Please feel free to share with others.

This is Palm Sunday. For Lent we are pausing reading the Bible beginning to end and are exploring a theme of Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John. In today's scripture, Jesus and Pilate are face to face. Pilate leaves the encounter several times to consult with the high priest, both Pilate and the high priest representing earthly power to which they see Jesus as a threat. Jesus says his power (kingdom) is not of this earth. Jesus seems vulnerable, but his power is in his gift of his life to truth, love, and grace. It is an example for us of vulnerable love fighting against the powers of the world.

For Lent we are pausing reading the Bible beginning to end and are exploring a theme of Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John. In today's scripture, the encounter is with his friends, Mary and Martha, and their brother, Lazarus. Although we don't often think of people who might be friends of him, rather than disciples or followers, Jesus is clearly friends with these three siblings. When he gets word that Lazarus is gravely ill, though, Jesus hesitates before going to Bethany, and then when he does go, Lazarus has been dead for four days. When Jesus travels toward Bethany, Martha meets him. Later, when he gets to the house, Mary meets Jesus, and she and friends around the house are weeping, at which Jesus, too, weeps. This show of love on his part might have been enough to console them, but Jesus goes with them to call Lazarus from the tomb. The story is filled with despair and grief, but it also demonstrates the presence of Jesus in any such despair and grief, and it also demonstrates hope.

For Lent, a turn from politics toward the history and theology of ten men who formed Christianity. The written version of this review can be found here. We strongly encourage, in these days of censorship and deplatforming, all readers to bookmark our main site (https://www.theworthyhouse.com). You can also subscribe for email notifications. The Worthy House does not solicit donations or other support, or have ads. Other than at the main site, you can follow Charles here: https://twitter.com/TheWorthyHouse https://gab.com/TheWorthyHouse

For Lent we are pausing reading the Bible beginning to end and are exploring a theme of Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John. In today's scripture, the encounter is with a beggar who has been blind from birth. Jesus heals him. But in this chapter of John, there seem to be six scenes in which Jesus only appears in the first and last scenes. Other scenes show the Pharisees trying to figure out this situation and the parents of the healed man also trying to figure it out. In fact, no person or group of people is shown as rejoicing that the man has been healed. Pharisees, who discuss the situation, are divided as to who this healer might be. When they call in the man to tell them the story, he is summarily excommunicated. Only Jesus, in the end, has not only given the man his sight, but it is Jesus who rejoices with that man. In our daily lives, when we encounter someone who is in pain or outside the societal norm, it is up to us to make sure Jesus does not leave the room but heals and rejoices with that person.

How long is the celebration of Mardi Gras? What exactly does it celebrate? For Lent, is it better to give something up, or take something up? The Nuns discuss! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-mardi-gras-lent Don't forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what you like, ask a question, or just say hi. Call 913-214-6087. Let us know your thoughts about the podcast by taking this short survey! Your input helps us shape the future of the In Good Faith podcast! Click HERE to take the survey. Thank you!

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

Imagine being a witness to Jesus and the cross—to see the agony, the sacrifice, the miracle first-hand. The four Gospels tell the story of Jesus' full life from birth, through his ministry, to the cross, and out of the tomb. Woven into the Gospels are the stories of five people who witnessed the horror and the victory of Jesus and the cross in real time. For Lent, as we prepare for the victory of Easter together, we will hear these first-person accounts of the events of the cross, creatively pieced together using the clues and context of the Bible. Beginning Wednesday, March 9th, 2022, engage with the stories that shape our perspective of the cross. Begin each Wednesday of lent with this online experience premiering only on YouTube at 6:00 AM—available anytime but intended for all of us to set our eyes on Jesus at the start of our day, creating a fresh path to Easter.Support the show (https://www.redeemermn.org/give)

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

Imagine being a witness to Jesus and the cross—to see the agony, the sacrifice, the miracle first-hand. The four Gospels tell the story of Jesus' full life from birth, through his ministry, to the cross, and out of the tomb. Woven into the Gospels are the stories of five people who witnessed the horror and the victory of Jesus and the cross in real time. For Lent, as we prepare for the victory of Easter together, we will hear these first-person accounts of the events of the cross, creatively pieced together using the clues and context of the Bible. Beginning Wednesday, March 9th, 2022, engage with the stories that shape our perspective of the cross. Begin each Wednesday of lent with this online experience premiering only on YouTube at 6:00 AM—available anytime but intended for all of us to set our eyes on Jesus at the start of our day, creating a fresh path to Easter.Support the show (https://www.redeemermn.org/give)

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent we've been studying the Gospel According to Luke. We've learned that the gospel is characterized by the company Jesus keeps. He befriended the outsiders, the outcasts and the outlaws. This week's sermon explores this theme through Jesus' parables.

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

Imagine being a witness to Jesus and the cross—to see the agony, the sacrifice, the miracle first-hand. The four Gospels tell the story of Jesus' full life from birth, through his ministry, to the cross, and out of the tomb. Woven into the Gospels are the stories of five people who witnessed the horror and the victory of Jesus and the cross in real time. For Lent, as we prepare for the victory of Easter together, we will hear these first-person accounts of the events of the cross, creatively pieced together using the clues and context of the Bible. Beginning Wednesday, March 9th, 2022, engage with the stories that shape our perspective of the cross. Begin each Wednesday of lent with this online experience premiering only on YouTube at 6:00 AM—available anytime but intended for all of us to set our eyes on Jesus at the start of our day, creating a fresh path to Easter.In this second episode we hear an account of Jesus' arrest - through scripture found in Matthew 26:47-56, Mark 14:43-52, and Luke 22:47-50.Support the show (https://www.redeemermn.org/give)

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

Imagine being a witness to Jesus and the cross—to see the agony, the sacrifice, the miracle first-hand. The four Gospels tell the story of Jesus' full life from birth, through his ministry, to the cross, and out of the tomb. Woven into the Gospels are the stories of five people who witnessed the horror and the victory of Jesus and the cross in real time. For Lent, as we prepare for the victory of Easter together, we will hear these first-person accounts of the events of the cross, creatively pieced together using the clues and context of the Bible. Beginning Wednesday, March 9th, 2022, engage with the stories that shape our perspective of the cross. Begin each Wednesday of lent with this online experience premiering only on YouTube at 6:00 AM—available anytime but intended for all of us to set our eyes on Jesus at the start of our day, creating a fresh path to Easter.In this first episode we hear from "John", drawing from scripture found in Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14:32-42 and Luke 22:40-46.Support the show (https://www.redeemermn.org/give)

For Lent this year, we'll follow the early chapters of Matthew's gospel to see how Jesus is the fulfillment of God's promises to save and redeem. We see the good news of Jesus' faithfulness to God's purposes in contrast to our failures. Join us as we look at "The Redeemer and King" from Matthew 2:1-18.

For Lent we are going to take a look at some of the daily readings and see what connection they have. Today we are looking at Deuteronomy 30:15-20 and Luke 9:22-25. Moses in Exodus talks about choosing Life or Death. The way of God is life and the way of self is death. Jesus in the Gospel says that we need to give up our lives and follow him daily. It is the way of life. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show (http://taborchicago.org/give/)

Podcast hosts: Sister Shannon, OSF, and Sister Maxine, IHM. Topics: Our Lady of Lourdes, chocolate vs. chores for Lent, Seven Deadly Sins, crying as a way to pray. (01:30)  Feast Day belated shout-out to Our Lady of Lourdes. (03:15)  Listener question: For Lent, instead of giving up chocolate, would it be better if I clean the bathroom so mom doesn't have to? (05:30)  Prayer, almsgiving, and abstinence during Lent.  (08:30)  Making personal choices about what's a meaningful sacrifice for you. (13:00)  Listener question: Of the Seven Deadly Sins, what is Gluttony and why is it a sin? (13:30)  The Seven Deadly Sins and why they're deadly. (15:00)  What gluttony is, and what it's not. (18:00)  Gluttony, Dante, and The Third Circle of Hell. (19:30)  The Seven Virtues that counteract the Seven Capital Sins. (20:00)  Olympic training and regular practice of virtue. (22:00)  Can The Virtues go awry? (25:00)  Listener question: I ignored God for many years, so why does it feel like God is now calling me to something? (27:30)  The tumultuous relationship of Jeremiah and God in the bible. (30:00)  Crying as a form of prayer. (31:00)  The Prodigal Son. (33:30)  Doubts about God as a part of the faith journey. (34:44)  Reappropriating our faith in adulthood. (36:00)  Grace and vulnerability in restoring relationships. Subscribe to our newsletter  https://siste.rs/3isP2CZ Check out lots more podcasts  https://siste.rs/2SfnoyS Let us know what your thoughts about the podcast! Please take this short survey--your input helps us shape future podcasts. Click HERE to take the survey. Thank you!

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For Lent, we will look at Jesus’ 7 statements from the cross. Up first: Father, forgive them. Christianity is about forgiveness or it is about nothing at all. Given by Pastor Jon on 2/11/2021.

Tammy Hise is the Director of Communication at Trietsch and is known for being a night owl. It is completely normal to get emails from her at 2am, and she really enjoys staying up late. For Lent she decided to sacrifice her late nights to be more connected to God in the mornings. 

Tammy Hise is the Director of Communication at Trietsch and is known for being a night owl. It is completely normal to get emails from her at 2am, and she really enjoys staying up late. For Lent she decided to sacrifice her late nights to be more connected to God in the mornings. Don't forget to join us for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter worship. Learn more at TMUMC.ORG/easter.

For Lent 2, we are reminded to carry our cross and follow Christ. These days, that perhaps means we'll be cancelled. Well, God does not cancel His own children.

For Lent, we are walking with Jesus toward the cross and the resurrection. This week we travel through Jericho and into Bethany. There is a handout to go with the sermon that you can download HERE. You can also watch this sermon on Youtube with pictures in the video HERE. 

In Psalm 51, David vividly tells us of the reality check he (and we) have because of sin. All humans are guilty of sin, and face God's sentence of death. In Lent, we meet this reality check for ourselves. But this is not the final word. For Lent also gives us the call to focus anew and in new ways on the one who saves: Jesus Christ and his cross - and so Lent is truly a springtime for our souls. (YouTube video of the service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/bQWgfA4wG2Y ) [Prerecorded music - Ash Wednesday]

For Lent, we will look at Jesus’ 7 statements from the cross. Up first: Father, forgive them. Christianity is about forgiveness or it is about nothing at all. Given by Pastor Jon on 2/11/2021.

For Lent, we have been using the book, The Art of Lent: A Painting a Day From Ash Wednesday to Easter, by Sister Wendy Beckett. This week, Holy Week, the theme is Love. Our meditation for Holy Saturday is entitled, “Radiant Expectation,” and the focus of our attention will be on the painting, Easter Saturday, 2010, Mark Cazalet.

For Lent, we are using the book, The Art of Lent: A Painting a Day From Ash Wednesday to Easter, by Sister Wendy Beckett. This week, Holy Week, the theme is Love. Our meditation for Good Friday is entitled, “Passionate Sacrifice,” and the focus of our attention will be on the painting, Crucifixion, 2008, Craigie Aitchison.

For Lent, we are using the book, The Art of Lent: A Painting a Day From Ash Wednesday to Easter, by Sister Wendy Beckett. This week, Holy Week, the theme is Love. Our meditation for today is entitled, “No Greater Love,” and the focus of our attention will be on the painting, The Last Supper, 1497-98, Leonardo da Vinci.

For Lent, we are using the book, The Art of Lent: A Painting a Day From Ash Wednesday to Easter, by Sister Wendy Beckett. This week, Holy Week, the theme is Love. Our meditation for today is entitled, “Forgetting Self,” and the focus of our attention will be on the painting, Camille on her Deathbed, 1879, Claude Monet.

For Lent, we are using the book, The Art of Lent: A Painting a Day From Ash Wednesday to Easter, by Sister Wendy Beckett. This week, the theme is Love. Our meditation for today is entitled, “Chasing the Butterfly,” and the focus of our attention will be on the painting, Chasing the Butterfly, c.1775-76, Thomas Gainsborough.

For Lent, we are using the book, The Art of Lent: A Painting a Day From Ash Wednesday to Easter, by Sister Wendy Beckett. This week, the theme is confidence. Our meditation for today is entitled, “Absolute Trust,” and the focus of our attention will be on the painting, Sacrifice of Abraham, 1994, Albert Herbert.

For Lent, we are using the book, The Art of Lent: A Painting a Day From Ash Wednesday to Easter, by Sister Wendy Beckett. This week, the theme is confidence. Our meditation for today is entitled, “A Bright Fortress,” and the focus of our attention will be on the painting, Seaside Residence II, 1994, Pia Stern.

For Lent, we are using the book, The Art of Lent: A Painting a Day From Ash Wednesday to Easter, by Sister Wendy Beckett. This week, the theme is confidence. Our meditation for today is entitled, “Courage,” and the focus of our attention will be on the painting, Gilles, 1721, Jean-Antoine Watteau.

For Lent, we are using the book, The Art of Lent: A Painting a Day From Ash Wednesday to Easter, by Sister Wendy Beckett. This week, the theme is confidence. Our meditation for today is entitled, “Inner Tranquility,” and the focus of our attention will be on the painting, St. Nicholas of Bari (detail from the Ansidei Madonna), 1505, Raphael.

For Lent, we are using the book, The Art of Lent: A Painting a Day From Ash Wednesday to Easter, by Sister Wendy Beckett. This week, the theme is confidence. Our meditation for today is entitled, “Joyful Confidence,” and the focus of our attention will be on the painting, Diana the Huntress, c.1550, School of Fontainebleau.

For Lent, we are using the book, The Art of Lent: A Painting a Day From Ash Wednesday to Easter, by Sister Wendy Beckett. This week, the theme is joy. Our meditation for today is entitled, “Beyond Experience,” and the focus of our attention will be on the painting, White Clematis, 1887, Claude Monet.

For Lent, we are using the book, The Art of Lent: A Painting a Day From Ash Wednesday to Easter, by Sister Wendy Beckett. This week, the theme is joy. Our meditation for today is entitled, “Radiant Truth,” and the focus of our attention will be on the painting, Pink Bowl With Green Grapes, 1992, Craigie Aitchison.

On this day, we remember the dissolution of Waltham Abbey in 1540 and Toribio Alfonso de Mogrovejo, who died in 1606. The reading is "For Lent, 1966" by Madeline L'Engle. — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at CHA@1517.org. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! Please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following Podcast portals and apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. We’re a part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.

For Lent, we are using the book, The Art of Lent: A Painting a Day From Ash Wednesday to Easter, by Sister Wendy Beckett. This week, the theme is peace. Our meditation for today is entitled, “Conditional Peace,” and the focus of our attention will be on the painting, Allegory: Inconstancy, c.1490, by Giovanni Bellini.

For Lent, we are examining the Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross. This week, we focus on the promise Jesus makes to one of the bandits crucified beside him: "Today, you will be with me in Paradise."

For Lent we will meditate on St.Thomas More's The Sadness of Christ. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ned-jabbar/message

For Lent this year we are are spending our time on three themes repeated throughout scripture: Remembrance, Repentance & Renewal. These first two weeks we will focus on Remembrance. Using the Book of Genesis we will read through the story of the first humans. We will remember where we came from. The wonderful abundant garden that God created for them, full of lush fruit trees and all kinds of animals. A place where humanity could thrive and flourish in perfect unity with creation, one another and with God. And we will remember where we ended up. Banished into a dry and arid land where we had to toil for our food and live in strife with one another and be separated from God.

Join us for our journey through the last part of Mark's gospel recording of Jesus. For Lent we are looking at four stories of Jesus' preparation for death and what that means for us today. This week Strahan Coleman shares on the last supper – the final descent of Jesus in the lead up to Easter – and how it is a new prophetic sign we all need to see.

Lent is a period of 40-days leading to Easter when we practice letting go in order to receive from God. Sometimes this letting go looks like giving up something very specific - sweets, coffee, etc - and our cravings for those things might draw us to God. Sometimes the letting go is a more internal, daily practice as we listen to the Holy Spirit. Regardless,  Lent is both a time of more intense spiritual practice and a season of open-handed surrender rather than tight-fisted discipline. During Lent, Sundays are feast days. Days when we celebrate mini-resurrections on the way to the resurrection of Christ. For Lent this year at Timberline Old Town & Everyday Joe’s, we will enter into these mini-resurrections through the five senses in a series called Awakenings. The senses are signs of life, and we wonder what would happen if we were to be intentionally awake to them. This week, we enter into the sense of sight. This particular Sunday as also a Movement Sunday. When a month has a fifth Sunday, we take it as an opportunity to break our normal pattern of worship, with the hopeful fruit being a breaking of tired patterns in our lives.    INVOCATION The following poem by Malcolm Guite was inspired by the account in Mark of Jesus healing the deaf & mute man. Please receive it as our Lenten invitation to practice resurrection: "Be Opened" by Malcolm Guite Be opened. Oh if only we might be! Speak to a heart that’s closed in on itself: ‘Be opened and the truth will set you free’, Speak to a world imprisoned in its wealth: ‘Be opened! Learn to learn from poverty’, Speak to a church that closes and excludes, And makes rejection its own litany: ‘Be opened, opened to the multitudes For whom I died but whom you have dismissed Be opened, opened, opened,’ how you sigh And still we do not hear you. We have missed Both cry and crisis, we make no reply. Take us aside, for we are deaf and dumb Spit on us Lord and touch each tongue-tied tongue. SONGS WE SANG Deliverance by Strahan Skeleton Bones by John Mark McMillan Who You Say I Am by Hillsong Oh How We Love You by United Pursuit TEXT Matthew 21:6-11 TAKEAWAYS 1 Reflect on a time you felt especially connected with the people around you. 2 Be curious. 3 Reflect on a time when you said "wow" to the mystery of Christ. PRACTICE This week, practice The Daily Examen. Ask the Holy Spirit moments in your day of connection and moments of "wow" to the mystery, whether you missed them or not. RESOURCE Watch this performance of "Wake Up" by The Arcade Fire BENEDICTION Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven! Amen.  

Join us for our journey through the last part of Mark's gospel recording of Jesus. For Lent we are looking at four stories of Jesus' preparation for death and what that means for us today. This week Alisha Wiseman looks at Mark 14:1-9, where Jesus is anointed by Mary and a new question is raised about what true worship is about.

For Lent, another offering of ancient stories, mostly about love, from the Desert Fathers and Mothers. In their radical commitment to asceticism and simplicity the Fathers and Mothers were early Catholic Coptic peasants of Egypt who present a direct challenge to comfortable Christianity. They are honest and humble about their sins. One Father wonders why he has been kept away from sin by fear of barking dogs rather than of fear of God.

Lent is a period of 40-days leading to Easter when we practice letting go in order to receive from God. Sometimes this letting go looks like giving up something very specific - sweets, coffee, etc - and our cravings for those things might draw us to God. Sometimes the letting go is a more internal, daily practice as we listen to the Holy Spirit. Regardless,  Lent is both a time of more intense spiritual practice and a season of open-handed surrender rather than tight-fisted discipline. During Lent, Sundays are feast days. Days when we celebrate mini-resurrections on the way to the resurrection of Christ. For Lent this year at Timberline Old Town & Everyday Joe’s, we will enter into these mini-resurrections through the five senses in a series called Awakenings. The senses are signs of life, and we wonder what would happen if we were to be intentionally awake to them. This week, we enter into the sense of sight. This particular Sunday as also a Movement Sunday. When a month has a fifth Sunday, we take it as an opportunity to break our normal pattern of worship, with the hopeful fruit being a breaking of tired patterns in our lives.    INVOCATION The following poem by Malcolm Guite was inspired by the account in Mark of Jesus healing the deaf & mute man. Please receive it as our Lenten invitation to practice resurrection: "Be Opened" by Malcolm Guite Be opened. Oh if only we might be! Speak to a heart that’s closed in on itself: ‘Be opened and the truth will set you free’, Speak to a world imprisoned in its wealth: ‘Be opened! Learn to learn from poverty’, Speak to a church that closes and excludes, And makes rejection its own litany: ‘Be opened, opened to the multitudes For whom I died but whom you have dismissed Be opened, opened, opened,’ how you sigh And still we do not hear you. We have missed Both cry and crisis, we make no reply. Take us aside, for we are deaf and dumb Spit on us Lord and touch each tongue-tied tongue.   ORDER OF SERVICE HOPES FOR THE DAY: Beautiful Trinity, may this day be retreat and rest for each of us. Beautiful Trinity, may  this day be a pattern interrupt - may something might catch our eyes, pass through our line of sight - and cause us to pause and notice and wonder. Beautiful trinity, may this morning be a moment of pause - may this feast day, this mini-celebration of aliveness through sight - that would cause a movement of newly alive, newly refreshed sight during the week. SONG: Beautiful by Phil Wickham MOVEMENT 1: What Do You Want Me To Do For You? Text: Luke 18:35-43 Quote: "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." - Helen Keller Prayer:  Close both eyes see with the other one. Then we are no longer saddled by the burden of our persistent judgments our ceaseless withholding our constant exclusion. Our sphere has widened and we find ourselves quite unexpectedly in a new, expansive location in a place of endless acceptance and infinite love. Amen. (Father Gregory Boyle) SONG: Be Thou My Vision MOVEMENT 2: How Do You See? Text: Matthew 5:3-8 Prayer:  Close both eyes see with the other one. Then we are no longer saddled by the burden of our persistent judgments our ceaseless withholding our constant exclusion. Our sphere has widened and we find ourselves quite unexpectedly in a new, expansive location in a place of endless acceptance and infinite love. Amen. (Father Gregory Boyle) SONG:  I Lift My Eyes by Loud Harp MOVEMENT 3: Who Do You See? Reading: "What this means is that even if you are socially shy and generally inarticulate about spiritual matters -- and I say this as someone who finds casual social interactions often quite difficult and my own feelings about faith intractably mute -- you must not swerve from the engagements God offers you. These will occur in the most unlikely places, and with people for whom your first instinct may be aversion. Dietrich Bonhoeffer says that Christ is always stronger in our brother's heart than in our own, which is to say, first, that we depend on others for our faith, and second, that the love of Christ is not something you can ever hoard. Human love catalyzes the love of Christ. And this explains why that love seems at once so forceful and so fugitive, and why, "while we speak of this, and yearn toward it," as Augustine says, "we barely touch it in a quick shudder of the heart." Prayer:  Close both eyes see with the other one. Then we are no longer saddled by the burden of our persistent judgments our ceaseless withholding our constant exclusion. Our sphere has widened and we find ourselves quite unexpectedly in a new, expansive location in a place of endless acceptance and infinite love. Amen. (Father Gregory Boyle) SONG:  Brother by The Brilliance   RESOURCE This TED talk about how we learn to see and this TED interview about how going blind gives you vision BENEDICTION May your soul beautify The desire of your eyes That you might glimpse The infinity that hides In the simple sights That seem worn To your usual eyes Amen John O’Donohue

Join us for our journey through the last part of Mark's gospel recording of Jesus. For Lent we are looking at four stories of Jesus' preparation for death and what that means for us today. This week we look at Mark 10:32-45, where Jesus tells of how his future suffering will change the way we see our place in the world.

Join us for our journey through the last part of Mark's gospel recording of Jesus. For Lent we are looking at four stories of Jesus' preparation for death and what that means for us today. This week we look at Mark 8:31-9:1, where Jesus tells of his future suffering and invites us to follow him into the same path.

Galileo Church: Epiphany 2March 6 through April 7, 2019Lent Series. “Scatology: relational bullshit under the microscope”For Lent, we’re examining our fourth missional priority closely: “We do real relationship, no bullshit, ever.” What exactly do we mean by “bullshit”? How do we recognize it, avoid it, and avoid doing unto others what we don’t want done to ourselves? March 10, First Sunday in Lent. John 4:1-42. Origin story: how we got the fourth missional priority, or millennials and queerness, and the miraculous integration of selves. What does it mean that the church of our past asked us to fragment ourselves, keeping part(s) of ourselves hidden from sight or dressed up? Now that we have new eyes on the tradition and the text – Millennials who are shockingly transparent on social media, queer people who refuse to stay in the closet – we are able to see what was always there: that God desires (and so should we) the wholeness of every human being, the sameness of self from one setting to another. The church is a learning lab for integration or, colloquially, “no bullshit, ever.” Postscript: the no bullshit ethic is best practiced in real relationship– both pieces are required for either to have integrity. To tell us your thoughts on this sermon, click through to the web posting and leave us a comment. Or, find us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or, email us the old-fashioned way: info@galileochurch.org. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Galileo Church, find us on Venmo, Patreon, or PayPal, or just send a check to 6563 Teague Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76140.

For Lent this year, our church read The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James Cone. This is a brief intro to the six-part podcast series. Find additional resources and learn more about Blue Ocean Faith, including service time and location, at a2blue.org.  

For Lent 2017 we're going to be walking through the six parts of the Lord's Prayer. We begin in the beginning: who is God, and how should we pray to Him?

In episode 201 Thom Singer shares his journey the last six months that has included changing his diet (he gave up most wheat and sugar), training to run a half marathon (He had almost never ran in his life), and changing his outbound business development habits. Entrepreneurs can fall into two camps when it comes to their diet and fitness. They are either very dedicated to good choices, or they let their health slide. Thom had been in the later camp for most of his career. For Lent he gave up sugar and wheat, and then took up running in the spring. The result is a weight loss of 25 lbs, a new wardrobe (because his clothes no longer fit), more mental focus, and suddenly he calls himself a runner (excitedly going 3-5 miles a day four or five days a week). He also doubled down on his business and has become a daily outbound salesman again. His speaking and coaching businesses are seeing an immediate impact from his efforts and he is excited to show others how they too can have results if they commit to small actions daily. If you want to make some changes in your life, you need to listen to this episode. Thom opens up about what he has been doing and how he is changing his focus each morning to make sure he is making the right choices. Knowing your goal makes it easy when you have to make hard decisions. What do you want to accomplish?

Aqua fitness professional and Runner of the Week, Connie Lagerhausen, chats with show host Kari Gormley about how aqua running can benefit injured and healthy runners alike. Serena, Marie, RD, talks about shaking yo' sugar habits, and Kari and Serena give updates on how their running is going this winter. Runner of the Week: Connie Lagerhausen Aqua fitness professional, Connie Lagerhausen, explains what aqua running is, some of the misconceptions surrounding it, and different equipment options. Has been teaching aqua fitness for over three decades Is certified with the Aquatic Exercise Association Explores how waltz music and REO Speedwagon led her to aqua fitness Runs for fun when she's not coaching and teaching Chats about her experiences with the Milwaukee Marathon in October 2015 and the Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon in Phoenix, AZ this month (February 2016) Shares a Brené Brown moment with Kari Talks about training in the AZ summer heat (running between 3:30 and 4 a.m.): “Train before the Death Star rises.” Explains some of the misconceptions about aqua running Explores the benefits of cross training—think about this: a 120-pound woman weighs 12 pounds in the water! Shares the Aqua Bootcamp experience and why it was harder on Kari than aqua running Explains the proper aqua running form (that takes a few times to get used to) Describes taking your run to the water with the same intensity or effort as running on land; work out for the same amount of time in both mediums Introduces aqua fitness equipment including the aqua belt (like the Hydro-Fit Classic WAVE Belt that Kari used, the AquaJogger Active Water Exercise Buoyancy Belt that Connie uses, or the Aquatic Fitness Hydro Resistant Jog Belt) and gloves (such as the Hydro-Fit WAVE Web Pro gloves for more resistance) Suggests shoes for resistance and to protect/support your feet in shallow water (or swimmies for folks who are very strong in the deep end or even no equipment at all) Describes water walking for a warm up (heel toe) Explores why swimmers tend to lean forward too much Get this: 50–75 percent of training can be done in the pool if you're not injured Kari and Connie bond over the Spirit of the Marathon and how Deena Kastor trained in the water and went on to win the Chicago Marathon that year even though she was injured leading up to the race Can do the grapevine, standing high-knee drills, use dumbbells, and so on in water Shares deep thoughts toward the end of the interview Jabra Do you want a chance to win a FREE set of Jabra Pulse earbuds in February? Jabra, a TRLS show sponsor, is giving away a free pair this month, so head on over to Jabra.com/TRL and sign up for the TRLS e-mail list at therunninglifestyle.com/join to enter to win. February's winner will also receive a special Skype call with Kari. She loves using them while out walking, running, or enjoying aqua fitness. Serena Marie, RD Go-to, real-food dietitian Serena Marie, RD, helps Kari and listeners break the sugar habit. For Lent (40 days), Kari is giving up added sugar (and thanks to the Shake Yo' Sugar Habit challenge, even some types of fruit) Serena had recently done a Shake Yo' Sugar Habit challenge/program at her gym in Brooklyn, NY When you eat sugary foods (including Stevia-sweetened foods), the brain lights up with dopamine (picture fireworks) Blueberries, strawberries, and beets can cause this effect, but by eating processed foods, your body's response to more natural foods that contain sugar is less strong Avoiding sugar helps strengthen that response to more natural foods S = Strong for Serena and K = Kind for Kari Offers three tips: 1) avoid sugar 2) concentrate on carb and fat intake via a provided list 3) shake yo' botty (high-intensity interval training) several times a week Recommends to shake yo' cabinets clean of the carbs that aren't allowed on the allowance list Put sugary foods high up on the shelf in opaque containers; put sweets in the freezer Offers replacements for sugary foods (for example, adding fruit to yogurt or cottage cheese or using undutched, unsweetened cacao powder [Trade Joe's, Alter Eco, Navitas Naturals] with nut butters) Suggests substituting avocado for banana in smoothies Check out the episode about sugar in many forms called “Running for 42 Years with Ellen Rohr (1/2)” (Episode 89) Previews fruits to focus on—berries, melons, and citrus fruits Suggests avoiding all the polyunsaturated seed oils (vegetable oil, canola oil, corn oil, soy bean oil) Recommends Fitocracy Serena (knee pain) and Kari (plantar fasciitis) update listeners on their running statuses and cross-training efforts Kari tries the Roll Recovery R3 orthopedic foot roller on air and compares it to the Trigger Point foot roller. She likes it a lot and may have sounded like Meg Ryan in “When Harry Met Sally”! Join the exclusive TRLS Facebook group and the e-mail list or go to Serena Marie, RD's web site to get on her e-mail list to gain access to the Shake Yo' Sugar Habit challenge Kari gives a dry hands and heels update (uses coconut oil at night while wearing gloves/socks) Next week, Brent Robertson joins TRLS to inspire and empower listeners. He is a runner who used the gift of running to lose 50 pounds and is creating amazing running experiences for others through his gift of running. Visit Delaware on Mother's Day weekend to hang out with Kari at the Delaware Marathon Festival! The Delaware Marathon Running Festival, on May 8, 2016, is amazing thanks to Race Directors Joel and Stacey Schiller (Stacey will be announcing at the marathon and half marathon finish line, and Kari will be the announcer at the relay finish line.) Head over to the Delaware Marathon Festival web site. When registering for a race, use The Running Lifestyle Show (TRLS) as a team and receive the following discounts: $20 off the marathon ($90 by February 29thwith the TRLS discount) $10 off the half marathon ($75 with the TRLS discount by February 29th) $10 off a four-person relay team ($150 with the TRLS discount by February 29th) $20 off an eight-person relay team ($300 with the TRLS discount by February 29th) To show your TRLS love at the festival, run over to the Shop section of the TRLS web site to grab your TRLS apparel. Contact: Connie Lagerhausen: Email: connie@desertswimschool.com Website: DesertSwimSchool.com/adult-lessons Facebook: /theswimguru Twitter: @charrisonlager   Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD   Kari Gormley: Facebook: The Running Lifestyle Show Twitter: @KariGormley Instagram: @KariGormley

Summary of today's show: This year, Lent takes on a new significance for Catholics. Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor sit down with Msgr. James Moroney, rector of St. John's Seminary, to reflect on Pope Benedict's resignation and Cardinal Seán's remarks to the media in reaction. They also discuss Lent and Msgr. Moroney's pastoral letter to the seminarians on observing the season of Lent. Also, Scot and Fr. Chris welcome Jim Wright, president of the Station of the Cross network, to discuss the success of WQOM and their newest radio station in Pennsylvania. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor Today's guest(s): Msgr. James Moroney, Jim Wright, and Chris Kelley Links from today's show: Today's topics: Papal resignation, Lent, and Catholic radio 1st segment: Scot said today we heard Cardinal Seán's reactions to the resignation of Pope Benedict and to the upcoming conclave during a midday press conference. Fr. Chris O'Connor said he prefers not to say the pope renounced the papacy, but more simply he resigned. He quoted George Weigel who said John Paul taught us how to die and Benedict taught us to age gracefully. They discussed where they were when they first heard the news. Scot got a text from George Martell at about 6:20am and checked with others in leadership of the Archdiocese who hadn't yet heard either. Fr. Chris said he was on the way back from celebrating Mass with the Missionaries of Charity and his jaw dropped. He recalled Benedict's election and remembers the uproar throughout the seminary in excitement when he was announced. Scot welcomed Msgr. James Moroney, rector of St. John's Seminary, to the show and asked his reaction. He woke up at 6:10 to a phone call from NBC News asking him if he wanted to do the color commentary in Rome for the papal conclave. He'd done that work in 2005 when John Paul died. Msgr. Moroney said he was amazed at the humility of Benedict. He recalled those who compare this to political life, but he noted that this isn't about power. You see in the Holy Father's actions the maxim of the first shall be last and the last shall be first. He lets go of the office for the good of the Church. On why only two weeks, Msgr. Moroney said the Holy Father doesn't want the goodbyes to drag out for months. He's very humble. And he has profound respect for every person he meets. He said he's known the Holy Father since he was Cardinal Ratzinger at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and when he saw him recently, he noticed he looked rather tired. Msgr. Moroney said the Holy Father asked him how St. John's Seminary is doing and he said it was full. The Holy Father grabbed his hand, and said, “Filled! Tell them all that I am praying for them.” Msgr. Moroney is sure the Holy Father prayed for each of those seminarians individually because that's the kind of pastor he is. Fr. Chris recalled World Youth Day in Rome in 2000 and how his youth group was stopped by Cardinal Ratzinger who wanted to know how they were doing and how they were enjoying the World Youth Day. He wanted to know about their faith and their experience and how World Youth Day was shaping them. Msgr. Moroney said he was a real man of the people. He said people came to see John Paul II and people came to listen to Benedict. He was like a grandfather teaching with deep humility and a grand work ethic. Scot asked what they thought will occur between now and February 28, especially since so many big projects that he's expressed passion for aren't completed. Msgr. Moroney said he has a humility to know he doesn't have to finish everything. It's not the work of Joseph Ratzinger. It's the work of Jesus Christ. The Vatican announced this morning that the new encyclical won't be finished in time. Scot asked how this conclave might be different from the previous ones. Msgr. Moroney said the cardinals will have more time to think and talk before the conclave begins. Normally when the pope dies there is a time of mourning for nine days first. This time there is at least three weeks for them to pray and consult so they can make an even more considered decision. The Vatican said the last major speech the Holy Father will give will be to the Roman clergy, his own priests. His last major liturgical event will be Ash Wednesday. Scot said Cardinal Sean responded to a question about his feelings going into the conclave by saying he's bought a round-trip ticket. And he's going to walk in there —and assumes the others will too—praying that the Holy Spirit is going to choose somebody else because of the awesome responsibility. Scot asked Msgr. Moroney if there any rules of thumb for what the cardinals will look for. He said they will look for a man of prayer, a man of organizational skills, theological and intellectual acumen, ability to communicate faith with joy, ability with languages. The spiritual is the most important. Scot said some of the biggest speculation is whether the Holy Spirit will choose a non-European. Msgr. Moroney said most of the Church lives in the southern hemisphere, while most of our people have lived in the north. The most cardinals come from Europe, but the proportion of non-Europeans has grown in recent years. Fr. Chris said an Italian maxim is that the man who enters the conclave as Pope leaves a cardinal, meaning that conventional wisdom is often wrong. He said it is tradition that the Bishop of Rome is elected by the clergy of Rome and that's why the College of Cardinals are all made pastors of Roman parishes. 2nd segment: Scot said a few days ago, Msgr. Moroney published a Pastoral Letter on Lent for his seminarians and Scot found it a great preparation for him for Lent as well. He said the idea wasn't his originally. He said his letter to the seminarians followed the classic methods, speaking of Lectio divina, stations of the cross, the sacrament of penance, abstinence, fasting, and almsgiving. It's how we try to carve our lives more clearly into the image of the Cross and Christ Jesus. Scot asked what advice he has for those considering giving up something for Lent. He said we have to go to the deeper question of why we give things up. Christ on the cross let go of everything, every pleasure, every ambition, and offered his body on the cross in a sign of perfect love. We have to let go to have perfect love. When we let go of what we might cling onto, we are practicing for those bigger things in our lives. Fr. Chris said Scot has a perfect head for ashes on Ash Wednesday. He added that the readings at Mass tell us to pray in private, but then we get ashes on our forehead to show everyone our faith. Meanwhile in Italy they sprinkle the ashes on a forehead. Msgr. Moroney said the difference is cultural. He said in Ancient Rome, when you owned a slave you branded them on the forehead with the sign of their slavery. So Christians began making the sign of the cross on their forehead. Today we make the sign of the cross bigger, but we retain the tradition on Ash Wednesday. We tell the world this our Lent, this is our faith. Msgr. Moroney said during Lent we fast from the Alleluia and the Gloria. We fast from the singing of music with big accompaniment of the organ. We fast from flowers on the altar and in the church. We fast so that on Easter morning when we sing the Gloria and Alleluia with glorious trumpets and all the flowers, so that we might feast on it at Easter. He said in the new Roman Missal is the restoration of the prayers over the people at the end of the daily Mass. They speak specifically of asking God for the grace of growing closer to him and the cross. Fr. Chris asked why we give alms. Msgr. Moroney said giving to the poor isn't just about feeling generous, but is about the same thing as fasting, about letting go of what others may need. Msgr. Moroney said his favorite stations are the ones where Christ falls. Real men fall. Everyone falls, but Christians are different because they turn themselves over to Christ in confession. Msgr. Moroney said Cardinal Francis George of Chicago will be speaking on Lumen Gentium on the relation to episcopal governance. It's in two weeks and will be timely given the conclave. Cardinal Pell is due to speak on March 11, but won't be able to make it because of the conclave, but has promised to stop in Boston on his way back to Australia. In a few months, Cardinal Justin Rigali will also speak. All of those will be a St. Columbkille's parish in Brighton. To keep up to date, follow the Rector's blog at . 3rd segment: Scot welcomed Jim Wright, president of the Station of the Cross network, of which WQOM is part. Jim just launched their sixth station in the network in Oil City, Pennsylvania, 88.1 FM. It's very close to Erie and about 250,000 people receive their signal. Jim talked about how they go the license and signal for the station. Jim told the story of how the network started. He'd been visiting EWTN in Alabama and Mother Angelica asked him and his wife to start a radio station even though he had no background in broadcasting. He talked about running a dental lab during the day and learning about radio in his free time. They filed for their first frequency back in 1996. Scot asked Jim what it's like to make Catholic radio available to everyone listening today. Jim said his lack of experience allowed him to stay out of it and let God get the job done. Jim said it takes time to build and audience, more than two years. He said they're doing great, but they can always use word of mouth because that's the number one way to get the word out. For Lent, it would be great to start listening to Catholic radio if you're not as a spiritual practice. Fr. Chris said the men at Norfolk prison are particularly grateful to have Catholic radio. They talked about the fundraising telethon coming in the next few months.

Dr. Chris and Fr. Dickinson discuss the season of Lent and Pope Benedict's Lenten message The post https://www.sfcatholic.org/ignition-episode-123-prepare-ye-the-way-for-lent/ (Ignition Episode #123: Prepare Ye The Way… For Lent!) appeared first on https://www.sfcatholic.org (Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls).