- The 40 days of Lent that lead to Easter are the most sacred and spiritually powerful in the Christian calendar. (Huffington Post)
- VATICAN CITY, FEB. 7, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Here is a Vatican translation of Benedict XVIs message for Lent 2012. The message is dated Nov. 3 and was released today. Ash Wednesday falls this year on Feb. 22. (Zenit)
- Christians across the country will be taking a fresh look at Marks Gospel for the 2012 Big Read this Lent. Organisers, the Big Bible Project, are hoping to build on the success of the last two years. (Christian Today)
- A few years ago, I was introduced to Shrove Tuesday. In the Christian religion, Shrove Tuesday is the day before the start of Lent. Lent is the 40 days leading up to Easter, a traditional time of giving up favorite foods and indulgences. (The Post and Courier)
- LAFAYETTE – Diocese of Lafayette Bishop Michael Jarrell has released his 2012 Lenten message: "The season of Lent is the Church's penitential season. (Crowley Post-Signal)
- STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A series of free lectures and performances is planned at St. Rita's R.C. Church for Fridays during Lent. All events begin at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 281 Bradley Ave., in Meiers Corners. (Staten Island Advance)
- CHICAGO, IL (February 10, 2011) – Two new resources for Lent written by Evangelical Covenant Church ministers have been added to the Ministry Idea Exchange (MIX) resource page. (Evangelical Covenant Church)
- February 22 is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. My dad is Italian and I grew up in a household where Catholic holiday traditions were practiced, at least, those traditions that are related to food. (Denver Post)
- The opening program of the Noon Music in Lent Series at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Camden is on Friday, February 24, 2012. From 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., Howard Walen, organist, will play a program of music on the 50 rank Schantz pipe organ installed in 1992. (VillageSoup Belfast)
- Sacred Heart in Mt. Pleasant will host Lenten Fish Fries from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Fridays in Lent: Feb. 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6. Cost is $11 for adults, $10. (Morning Sun)
Monday, February 20, 2012
Lent 2012
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