Ash Wednesday

A Lenten Meditation on an Unconventional Ash Wednesday

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A Lenten Meditation on an Unconventional Ash Wednesday 1

As I went to the local supermarket this Ash Wednesday, I was surprised by a table outside on the sidewalk with two men in clerical collars. The sign said it all: “Ashes to Go.” They were administering ashes to shoppers. I had already received my ashes from the priest at church, but … Read more

A Sobering Surprise on Fifth Avenue

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A Sobering Surprise on Fifth Avenue 2

People began to enter the downtown New York City building at 7:30 in the morning, but by 11:30 a massive snake-like-line of people was so large, some got a bit frustrated and wondered if it was worth the wait, yet none left their spot. I overheard one very worldly and irritated looking businesswoman comment … Read more