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Lent: Too Much, Too Fast

Lent: Too Much, Too Fast

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Feb 10, 2024
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Before we begin, I include a few more personal thoughts in this blog, so most of it is behind the paywall. I like to give away some for free, but not this time. I am an unpaid vicar and I live in a church house. This blog is part of the way that I earn money and put food on the table. If you would like to both read this blog and help me (and it really does help) please subscribe. Thank you. J

Ascending the Mountain of Lent

For me as I’m sure for many people, Lent is the hardest part of the liturgical calendar. Why is so challenging? For me, Lent and the discipline it calls for touches on probably my deepest current insecurity, which is about having enough time to get everything done.

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