Getting Ready for Sunday - Entries from February 2010

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Getting Ready for Sunday, February 28Getting Ready for Sunday, February 28ByPatrick BourckelTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentIn Lent, there is a heightened attention given to the 40 day period of fasting and temptation that Jesus endured in the wilderness. We see that Jesus begins his public ministry, well, privately. All throughout Jesus' life we see him again withdraw... More
Getting Ready for Sunday, February 21Getting Ready for Sunday, February 21ByPatrick BourckelTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentThis week is the first Sunday in the season of Lent. You can read more about what the meaning of Lent is HERE , but we can summarize it as a 40-day preparation for Good Friday and Easter. Lent is usually marked by fasting and a call to repentance.... More
What Is Lent?What Is Lent?ByPatrick BourckelTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentWhat is Lent? “Lent” comes from the Old English word lenct (meaning “spring”), which named the season often associated with this time period. It was recognized by the church very early on. Originally the time was meant as a fast for new Christians... More
Getting Ready for Sunday - February 7, 2010Getting Ready for Sunday - February 7, 2010ByPatrick BourckelTaggedNo tags1 commentsAdd commentSunday, February 7, 2010 This week, we will extol and magnify the greatness of our God. Greatness can be defined as: "unusual or considerable in degree, power, intensity" or "being such in an extreme or notable degree (dictionary.reference.com)" To... More
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