http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/ Subscribe to the Lenten Blog RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds to get news delivered directly to your desktop or email!   << LENTEN BLOG   The word “Lent” comes from the Anglo- Saxon word “lencten” the time of the year when days grow longer. The season begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on the Saturday before Easter (Holy Saturday.) The period of Lent covers 40 days excluding Sundays since every Sunday is a “little Easter.” We are reminded of Jesus’ forty days spent in the wilderness and the temptation by Satan before Jesus began his ministry.     Lent is: A time to look at the things we do that are wrong or that tempt us, asking God's and other people's forgiveness; A time for giving up things that keep us from loving God and God's people fully; A time for taking on disciplines that will help us grow closer to God; A time to be more aware of what it means for God to love us unconditionally; A time to root ourselves more deeply in the salvation we have in Christ.     Lenten Resources   Sign up to receive our Daily Lenten Meditationsby email   Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:38:02 GMT en-us Copyright 2013 Episcopal Diocese of Texas http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/overcoming-deafness-by-listening-to-god-conclusion/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/overcoming-deafness-by-listening-to-god-conclusion/ Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:37:35 GMT Three years after John and I married, he was let go from Gallaudet because they were replacing hearing administrators (even if they signed fluently) with those who were deaf.  Seven months later he was offered the position of Vice President ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/overcoming-deafness-by-listening-to-god-part-5/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/overcoming-deafness-by-listening-to-god-part-5/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:32:48 GMT Mark’s teachers said they knew by his behavior when he had talked with his dad.  But Art didn’t limit his influence just to the telephone.  He came to Maryland, ostensibly to spend the weekend with Mark.  Later that ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/presiding-bishops-easter-message-2013/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/presiding-bishops-easter-message-2013/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:49:28 GMT 'Easter celebrates the victory of light and life over darkness and death'   [Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs] “Easter celebrates the victory of light and life over darkness and death,” Episcopal Church Presiding ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/holy-week-easter-worship-available-on-episcopal-church-website/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/holy-week-easter-worship-available-on-episcopal-church-website/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:46:08 GMT [Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs -- Press Release] The Office of Communication will present worship offerings every day of Holy Week. The offerings will be available on a special page of the Episcopal Church webs... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/overcoming-deafness-by-listening-to-god-part-4/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/overcoming-deafness-by-listening-to-god-part-4/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:15:15 GMT As we left Texas and drove toward Washington, I felt free. It seemed that God was giving me a second chance at life that was 180 degrees from my previous 49 years. The drive through Virginia was Christmas card beautiful.  Sparkling snow ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/stations-of-the-cross-video-for-kids/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/stations-of-the-cross-video-for-kids/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:16:17 GMT Stations of the Cross Video from The Episcopal Diocese of Texas on Vimeo.   The Stations are: Jesus is condemned to death Jesus carries his cross Jesus falls the first time Jesus meets his mother Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/overcoming-deafness-by-listening-to-god-part-3/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/overcoming-deafness-by-listening-to-god-part-3/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:39:40 GMT My son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Pam, lived on acreage southeast of Austin.  They borrowed a large travel trailer from friends and set it up for Mark and me in a spot through the woods from their own mobile home.  I already was ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lenten-photo-a-day-challenge/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lenten-photo-a-day-challenge/ Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:28:47 GMT by Sophia Agtarap, Minister of online engagement | @sophiakris  RETHINKCHURCH As we journey through this season of Lent, some will choose to give up something. Some will go about their lives as if it was ordinary time. Some ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/fill-me-use-me-for-the-work-of-ministry/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/fill-me-use-me-for-the-work-of-ministry/ Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:15:26 GMT Fill Me, Use Me... for the Work of Ministry: Lenten study resource offered by the Episcopal Church's Office of Black Ministries TO SEEK TO TRANSFORM UNJUST STRUCTURES OF SOCIETY Week 4 Opening Ritual Set the prayer table and light the ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/have-you-heard/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/have-you-heard/ Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:49:44 GMT SSJE Praying Our Lives: Listen If God seems distant or uncommunicative these days, maybe your're simply not listening. God doesn’t shout: God’s first language is silence. Maybe in your prayers you are doing too much talking and not ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/a-lenten-journey-on-the-road/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/a-lenten-journey-on-the-road/ Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:52:22 GMT One of the great American authors has to be Jack Kerouac, whose works ranged from the novels that depicted his bohemian traveling days of wandering across America like On the Road (typed in three weeks on a single roll of paper) to his book Big ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/dont-miss-these-lenten-concerts-at-noon-in-austin/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/dont-miss-these-lenten-concerts-at-noon-in-austin/ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:48:52 GMT St. David's, Austin, is holding Lenten Concerts at Noon every Thursday during Lent. Don't miss these upcoming concerts: Feb. 28: Britten's Abraham and Isaac: Countertenor Will Konitzer & tenor David Stevens (pictured)Mar. 7: Baroque ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/overcoming-deafness-by-listening-to-god-part-2/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/overcoming-deafness-by-listening-to-god-part-2/ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:00:30 GMT I had been raised in church; we were there every time the doors were open.  I tried to do what was right, so I thought I was a pretty good Christian.  One day, after a visit from my cousin and his wife, I was sitting on the well ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/overcoming-deafness-by-listening-to-god-part-1/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/overcoming-deafness-by-listening-to-god-part-1/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:25:21 GMT I’m deaf. People look at me as if I’ve lost my mind instead of my hearing, when I say becoming deaf has been a blessing. In my middle twenties I began to lose my hearing, an inherited disability. For 10 years I was able to adapt and ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/fill-me-use-mefor-the-work-of-ministry/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/fill-me-use-mefor-the-work-of-ministry/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:43:00 GMT A complimentary Lenten Study Resource designed to invite all ages to participate in the reflective nature of Lent.   “Fill Me, Use Me…for the Work of Ministry” is available here.   “The Lenten Study ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-davids-ashes-to-go-makes-austin-paper/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-davids-ashes-to-go-makes-austin-paper/ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:50:24 GMT St. David's, Austin, set up ashes to go in downtown Austin, serving all who passed by. The Austin American-Statesman reported on the event, putting the story on the front page of the Metro section.   Click here to read the ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/bishop-doyles-ash-wednesday-meditation/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/bishop-doyles-ash-wednesday-meditation/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:00:17 GMT I was little. Maybe I was 6.  I sat with my mother in the pew at Church of the Good Shepherd.    My mother held my hand and we went in and found our pew, in the middle, the left hand side, the Gospel side.  My mother ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-stephens-takes-ashes-to-school-drop-off-line/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-stephens-takes-ashes-to-school-drop-off-line/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:28:06 GMT Across the Diocese of Texas, churches are offering "ashes to go" to people outside of the church building this Ash Wednesday. The idea behind the offering is to meet people where they are, in the streets or even in their cars, offering the ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-marks-offers-lenten-concert-series-featuring-texas-singer-songwriters/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-marks-offers-lenten-concert-series-featuring-texas-singer-songwriters/ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:13:14 GMT Billy Joe Shaver will perform at St. Mark's St. Mark's, Houston, will be offering a series of free concerts by Texas singer-songwriters during Lent. The concerts will be held in the sanctuary of the church every Wednesday, ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lent-madness-featured-in-usa-today/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lent-madness-featured-in-usa-today/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:49:08 GMT Lent need not be dreary days of devotion. The website LentMadness.org invites people to play along with a tournament of saints and learn their stories, virtues and foibles.   March Madness, meet Lent Madness.   The NCAA basketball ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/houston-chronicle-highlights-drive-thru-ash-wednesday-service/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/houston-chronicle-highlights-drive-thru-ash-wednesday-service/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:24:17 GMT Jimmy Abbott at Holy Comforter, SpringPhoto: David Hopper The Houston Chronicle featured Holy Comforter, Spring, in a story leading up to their drive-thru Ash Wednesday offering. Like many churches in the Diocese of Texas, ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/bcp-app-for-iphone/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/bcp-app-for-iphone/ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:01:12 GMT iPhone users may now have the Book of Common Prayer wherever they go.   Find out more on Church Publishing’s website or download now from the App Store for ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/revised-lesson-plans-that-work/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/revised-lesson-plans-that-work/ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:11:20 GMT The popular Lesson Plans That Work, an online resource from the Episcopal Church, has been updated and revised, now with three distinct tracts for younger and older children, and adults.   Lesson Plans that work are avai... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/erd-2013-lenten-resources/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/erd-2013-lenten-resources/ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:23:52 GMT You are invited to commemorateEpiscopal Relief & Development Sunday on the first Sunday in Lent, February 17, 2013, or another convenient date during the Lenten season. To help your congregation prepare for this special ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lent-message-from-the-presing-bishop-in-english-spanish/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lent-message-from-the-presing-bishop-in-english-spanish/ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:36:30 GMT Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori presents a challenge in her Lent Message 2013 to pray, fast, study and give alms. “As you engage this Lent, I would encourage you to pray, to fast, to act in solidarity with ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/churches-get-ready-for-ashes-to-go/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/churches-get-ready-for-ashes-to-go/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:15:00 GMT Episcopal churches around the country are heading outside this year to offer ashes to people on the go on Ash Wednesday. Last year several churches in the Diocese of Texas offered the service. Click here for tips or visit the ashes to go ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/picture-books-for-children/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/picture-books-for-children/ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:00:03 GMT These are just a few of the Lent/Easter picture books available for you to borrow from the Houston library.   If you would like one or more, we can bring them to Diocesan Council (February 8-9) and you may pick them up from us or we ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/austin-library-lent-finds/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/austin-library-lent-finds/ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:49:05 GMT These are just a few of the Lenten resources available at EDOT Austin. This self-serve library is located at 510 Rathervue Place. Hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday. Resources may be borrowed for one ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/download-this-easter-walk-skiturgy/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/download-this-easter-walk-skiturgy/ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:33:00 GMT Click here to download. This script, produced by Jamie Martin-Currie and Jay Sidebotham, can be performed around your church campus (inside and out) during the Sunday morning Easter sermon(s) or anytime during the Easter ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/praying-our-lives-daily-videos-for-lent/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/praying-our-lives-daily-videos-for-lent/ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:52:49 GMT This Lent, join the Society of Saint John the Evangelist Brothers on a journey into the heart of God in prayer, with a short video series that invites you to think deeply (yet briefly) each day about the the joys and challenges, practices ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lent-carbon-fast/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lent-carbon-fast/ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:14:59 GMT As Ash Wednesday approaches, we invite you to participate in the Ecumenical Lenten Carbon Fast. Learn more her... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/new-from-kerygma/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/new-from-kerygma/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:24:45 GMT Galatians and James: Faith and Works by Carol J. Miller These two small but mighty books form the cornerstone of the church's conversation about grace that has continued throughout its history. This is the first Kerygma offering in a series ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/island-churches-work-together-for-lenten-series/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/island-churches-work-together-for-lenten-series/ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:57:10 GMT Episcopalians in Galveston will have the opportunity to gather together every Wednesday in Lent to hear a fantastic speaker series.   The Churches of Grace, St. Augustine and Trinity have worked together to line up these notable speakers: ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/new-from-living-compass/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/new-from-living-compass/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:15:05 GMT Download complimentary Lenten devotions from Living Compass here. http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/sign-up-to-receive-daily-lenten-meditations-by-email/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/sign-up-to-receive-daily-lenten-meditations-by-email/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:57:34 GMT Episcopal Development and Relief will send you a daily Lent meditation. Sign up here. http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/new-from-creative-communications/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/new-from-creative-communications/ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:52:13 GMT Check out these new Lenten resources available from Creative Communications.   youth adults children   Shop entire ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-davids-austin-announces-lenten-concerts-at-noon/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-davids-austin-announces-lenten-concerts-at-noon/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:24:56 GMT St. David’s at 301 E. 8th St. in Austin announced its 2013 Lenten Concerts at Noon – a lunchtime series of inspiring music, reflective hymnody, and food for the soul. The concerts are presented on Thursdays at 12 p.m. in St. ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/trinity-the-woodlands-offers-pre-lenten-retreat-with-bp-fisher/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/trinity-the-woodlands-offers-pre-lenten-retreat-with-bp-fisher/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:50:22 GMT Trinity, The Woodlands Presents: THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON: A JOURNEY OF HOMECOMING   Guest Speaker: The Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher, Bishop Suffragan.   Bishop Fisher will lead three sessions on the younger son, the older son, and ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/new-from-church-publishing/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/new-from-church-publishing/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:05:37 GMT Church Publishing has released several new resources for Lent in 2013, including these great books!    Praises Abound  What Wondrous Love       Living the Resurrection   View ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/new-from-episcopal-relief-and-development/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/new-from-episcopal-relief-and-development/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:04:00 GMT Order complimentary Spanish and English devotions in bulk or download from Episcopal Relief and Developm... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/bishop-doyle-releases-easter-message/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/bishop-doyle-releases-easter-message/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:25:58 GMT The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas, released a video Easter message.    "I hope you will be inspired to allow Easter to become a performative part of who you are as a Christian," Doyle says in the video. "In other words, ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/kids-narrate-stations-of-the-cross-video/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/kids-narrate-stations-of-the-cross-video/ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:47:02 GMT Check out this Stations of the Cross video narrated by children in the Diocese of Texas:   Stations of the Cross Video from The Episcopal Diocese of Texas on ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-davids-hosts-lenten-quiet-day-for-women-march-31/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-davids-hosts-lenten-quiet-day-for-women-march-31/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:30:59 GMT St. David’s, Austin, is hosting a Lenten Quiet Day for Women on Saturday, March 31, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.   "Join us as we find the quiet in our everyday lives. Cost is $10 per person and can be paid at the door with cash or a check. ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-john-the-divine-releases-video-to-highlight-holy-week/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-john-the-divine-releases-video-to-highlight-holy-week/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:09:40 GMT What a great idea for church communication. See the video below:   http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-albans-waco-requests-photo-a-day-during-holy-week/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-albans-waco-requests-photo-a-day-during-holy-week/ Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:01:48 GMT St. Alban's, Waco, will create a Facebook album during holy week to post a "Photo a Day" based on a specific topic.    From the Rev. Jimmy Abbott:   Parishioners can then either post them to an album on our Facebook ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/rev-bobbie-on-lent/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/rev-bobbie-on-lent/ Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:57:29 GMT Lent is the 40 days of preparation before Easter, Sundays are not included inthis count. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday February 22, 2012.   During Lent many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting,repentance, ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-timothys-lake-jackson-hosts-ash-wednesday-photo-exhibit/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-timothys-lake-jackson-hosts-ash-wednesday-photo-exhibit/ Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:02:41 GMT St. Timothy's, Lake Jackson, is hosting a photo exhibit by Susan Heartfelt, Sondra Griner and Denis James. The exhibit is called "Lenten Reflections". Click below to see ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/archbishops-reflections-on-lent/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/archbishops-reflections-on-lent/ Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:09:15 GMT The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, reflects on Lent as a time to: "Sweep and clean the room of our own minds and hearts so that the new life really may have room to come in and take over and transform us at ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-martins-houston-hosts-5-stories-that-can-change-your-life/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-martins-houston-hosts-5-stories-that-can-change-your-life/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:13:57 GMT St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road, invites all adults to their Wednesday evening Lenten program. The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr., Rector of St. Martin’s, leads us on a journey through life-changing stories written ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/texas-clergy-take-to-the-streets-on-ash-wednesday/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/texas-clergy-take-to-the-streets-on-ash-wednesday/ Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:23:58 GMT The Rev. Alejandro Montes offers ashes to a homeless man. (Photo: Heriberto Basabe) Montes offers ashes from the back of a pickup truck. (Photo: Heriberto Basabe)Click here for more photos  Lent is a ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/the-duderino-explains-lent/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/the-duderino-explains-lent/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:40:19 GMT His Dude-ness lets people know about Lent and the Episcopal ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/ens-video-taking-church-to-where-the-people-are/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/ens-video-taking-church-to-where-the-people-are/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:22:36 GMT The Episcopal News Service posted this video on their website.  It offers a great explanation of why Ashes to Go is important to many, and how it fits in with the traditional church ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/bishop-doyle-cathedral-on-tv-for-ash-wednesday/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/bishop-doyle-cathedral-on-tv-for-ash-wednesday/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:14:30 GMT Bishop Doyle was featured on Fox 26 Houston news last night after Ash Wednesday services at Christ Church Cathedral.    Watch the video here: On Ash Wednesday, Some Plan to Give rather than Give Up: ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-davids-ashes-to-go-on-austin-tv-news/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-davids-ashes-to-go-on-austin-tv-news/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:11:41 GMT The Ashes to Go events across the Diocese of Texas have generated more news and personally affected more newcomers than anything in recent memory. Watch this report from Fox 7, Austin.   Church Provides Blessing To Go : ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-davids-takes-ash-wednesday-to-pedestrians-bus-drivers/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-davids-takes-ash-wednesday-to-pedestrians-bus-drivers/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:12:58 GMT The Rev. Billy Tweedie offers ashes     St. David's, Austin took to the streets on Ash Wednesday, offering ashes to pedestrians. According to their Facebook page, St. David's had more than 50 people respond ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/video-ash-wednesday-lent-in-two-minutes/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/video-ash-wednesday-lent-in-two-minutes/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:40:29 GMT http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lent-madness-offers-lighthearted-approach-to-saintly-education/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lent-madness-offers-lighthearted-approach-to-saintly-education/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:39:52 GMT The Episcopal News Service posted a story about Lent Madness. See below:   [Episcopal News Service] Anyone who considers Lent boring or deadly serious never met the Rev. Tim Schenck.   While other Episcopalians may be ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/usa-today-episcopal-priests-offer-ashes-to-go-as-lent-begins/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/usa-today-episcopal-priests-offer-ashes-to-go-as-lent-begins/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:34:52 GMT The USA Today featured a story on Ashes To Go, a program designed to bring Ash Wednesday into the streets and community. Read an excerpt below.   More than 70 Episcopal parishes in 18 states will bring Ash Wednesday to the ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/breakfast-for-dinner/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/breakfast-for-dinner/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:15:54 GMT Why are we eating pancakes for dinner tonight?   Historically, Shrove Tuesday marked the beginning of the 40-day Lenten fasting period when the faithful were forbidden to consume meat, butter, eggs or milk. However, if a family had ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/daily-lenten-prayers-from-words-matter/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/daily-lenten-prayers-from-words-matter/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:51:36 GMT A Words Matter prayer:   Oh, Lord! Cold stiff mornings, frozen days and hard earth Our bodies stiffen, spirits become rigid too Warm us and lengthen our gaze beyond the carefully laid brick Limber us into the shape of Jesus Stretch us to ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-davids-takes-ash-wednesday-to-the-streets-of-austin/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/st-davids-takes-ash-wednesday-to-the-streets-of-austin/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:53:22 GMT St. David’s Episcopal Church will be participating in a project known as “Ashes To Go” when it takes to the streets of Austin on February 22 offering ashes to busy commuters and others who may not have time, or the initial ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lenten-appeal-help-rebuild-the-haitian-cathedral/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lenten-appeal-help-rebuild-the-haitian-cathedral/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:48:53 GMT by: The Rev. Poulson C. Reed/All Saints' Episcopal Church and Day School, Phoenix   At Diocesan Convention, you may have heard about a Lenten appeal to join with the rest of The Episcopal Church in rebuilding the cathedral in ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/ashes-to-go-brings-ash-wednesday-into-the-community/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/ashes-to-go-brings-ash-wednesday-into-the-community/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:47:11 GMT Sometimes it’s hard to get to church on a Wednesday. There’s soccer, meetings, traffic, dinner, errands and much more to squeeze into our days. But Ash Wednesday is about confessing the messiness of our lives, and claiming our ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/ecumenical-lenten-carbon-fast/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/ecumenical-lenten-carbon-fast/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:12:06 GMT Make this your Congregation’s Lenten discipline!   "One of the smartest things I've done in my 85 years." "My electric bill dropped $78 monthly on average."  Last year, over 6,000 people the world over welcomed a ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lent-madness-widget/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/lent-madness-widget/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:46:00 GMT   Do you love Lent Madness? Of course you do! Then why not promote it on your own website or blog. People in your parish would quite enjoy having an enjoyable competition to cheer and jeer, as opposed to focusing only on your ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/church-publishing-has-lenten-poster-for-2012/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/church-publishing-has-lenten-poster-for-2012/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:16:28 GMT This Lenten poster for 2012 is a journey of simple devotions and thoughtful meditations leading through the 40 days from Ash Wednesday through Easter week. Jay Sidebotham's light-hearted cartoons and text help decipher the meaning of the ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/why-do-we-bury-the-alleluia/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/why-do-we-bury-the-alleluia/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:10:44 GMT The omission of alleluia during Lent goes back at least to the fifth century in the western church. The association of alleluia with Easter led to the custom of intentionally omitting it from the liturgy during the season of Lent, a kind of ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/writing-lent-prayer-poems-by-phyllis-wezeman/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/writing-lent-prayer-poems-by-phyllis-wezeman/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:09:56 GMT Writing activities, especially poetry, can be used to help people discover creative ways to express their thoughts and feelings.  During the seasons of Lent individual and group prayer can be enhanced by incorporating ... http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/episcopal-relief-development-2012-lenten-resources/ http://www.epicenter.org/all-lent/episcopal-relief-development-2012-lenten-resources/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:55:06 GMT Episcopal Relief & Development invite you to celebrate the first Sunday in Lent, February 26, 2012, or another convenient date during the Lenten season. To help your congregation prepare for this special Sunday and for the ...