Tag Archives: Ash Wednesday

Subdue Your Body

Posted on 17 February 2024 by Fr. Brench

The last of the Ash Wednesday readings in our Prayer Book is 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.  Every athlete exercises self-control … Continue reading →

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Jonah on Ash Wednesday

Posted on 16 February 2024 by Fr. Brench

One of the readings for Ash Wednesday in our new Prayer Book is ch. 3 of Jonah. The story of Jonah is well known, especially the 1st chapter when he’s swallowed by a fish. Chapter 3 is where he actually … Continue reading →

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Humble Yourself

Posted on 15 February 2024 by Fr. Brench

One of the Ash Wednesday readings in the daily office is Luke 18:9-14, Jesus’ parable of the two men who went to the Temple to pray: one being the righteous pharisee who boasts before the Lord of his pious spiritual … Continue reading →

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Fasting with Christ

Posted on 14 February 2018 by Fr. Brench

Well, it’s a confusing day for Christians, today, being both Ash Wednesday and St. Valentine’s Day.  Some people might be geared up for a valentine’s day date, but it’s also the beginning of Lent.  The worship service for this day … Continue reading →

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Learning from the Liturgy: Ash Wednesday

Posted on 13 February 2018 by Fr. Brench

In our Texts for Common Prayer, the worship service for Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent, this year being tomorrow, February 14th) is described thus: Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent: a time of penitence, … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Ash Wednesday

Posted on 5 March 2014 by Fr. Brench

If you’ve never heard anything about Ash Wednesday or Lent before (or at least have never heard anything good about them), this article is for you. Let’s start with Scripture.  Imagine you’re an Israelite and your religious leaders read this … Continue reading →

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The First day of Lent, commonly called Ash Wednesday

Posted on 5 March 2014 by Fr. Brench

(5 March 2014, 18 Feb. 2015) The Collect: ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hates nothing that you have made and forgives the sins of all them that are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, … Continue reading →

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Preparation for Lent

Posted on 7 March 2011 by Fr. Brench

This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.  Lent is a 40-day season focusing on Christ’s passion.  Why such a long time, you might ask?  There are many reasons.  40 days is the classic Biblical length of time that … Continue reading →

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