Journey in Faith: Lent

Christ Bearing the Cross by Nicolaus Tzafouris

(from the MET open source project)

Blessed Lent to you.

This year's Lenten journey feels a bit different than previous years for me. I can't quite put my finger on what or how that makes this year different; it just seems different. The world has changed after all, since the pandemic, and things never quite got back to the way it was.

Everything has changed forever, and no one can put that genie back in the bottle anymore, no matter how hard we've tried.

If you've stumbled along the way during this Lent, begin again. As we reflect on the Way of the Cross (Stations of the Cross) during Lent, the carrying of the cross reminds us all that we all have our cross to bear. We all stumble along the way, but we must get back up and begin again.

There are hours or even days when life feels very difficult; when that happens, pray. Pray unceasingly, and begin again.

Gone Fishing

It’s summer, and school is out… Have a good summer and be safe! As always, pray unceasingly.

Of all the -isms ...

Of all the -isms in our culture today, this one is often ignored and up there with the most nefarious. I’m talking about nepotism. This is because it is so stealthy. It is not obvious. You never know who is related to whom, either by blood or by marriage. Unfortunately, you don’t get to choose who your family are. The treachery within family is stuff of legends and timeless novels. At the same time, the benefits of some families just keep on giving, bootstraps not needed at all, just look for the red carpet treatment. When it comes to nepotism, there are tell-tale signs over time, emphasis on time. There are certain people who seem to get away with everything. Rules for you but not for them. Some of these people aren’t qualified for the job, and yet they have been promoted countless times to the top just like that. Then there are some people who haven't done much and yet they’re bestowed with awards and recognitions nonstop just for showing up. Meanwhile, the rest of us are...

What’s Cooking Vol. 4: Garlic Bread

This is a side. It’s really nothing, but it’s one of our favorite no meat dishes, so I thought I’d share this as an idea for a side during Lent. What you need: - bread - butter - garlic seasoning - shredded Parmesan cheese If you have a loaf of bread, it’s even better. It works with everyday sliced bread as shown in the image above. Melt the butter in the microwave until it is soft enough to mix but not liquid. It doesn’t take long, like several seconds. The amount of butter varies depending on the bread and how much parmesan you’d like. Mix the butter with garlic seasoning and the shredded parmesan cheese. Spread it on the bread and put it in the oven or toaster oven. Baking time will vary depending on how toasted you like your bread. Bake until the butter is melted into the bread or until the parmesan cheese is slightly toasted. There are many garlic seasonings out there, but this Weber one is my favorite, not salty, just herbs and garlic. The same goes for the s...

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