Sarakosti is the period before Easter in the Greek Orthodox Lenten tradition. Kyra Sarakosti is a fun way of teaching kids about Greek Lent| Family Experiences Blog
As the season of Lent begins, Cracker Barrel is ready to serve folks looking for delicious fish, seafood, and vegetarian options. If you’re looking for a place that offers hearty, flavorful meals that fit the Lenten guidelines, Cracker Barrel has a variety of options to suit your needs including new Spring dishes and classic favorites. […] The post Lent Meal Options at Cracker Barrel & Double Peg Fridays! appeared first on Cracker Barrel Insider Blog.| Cracker Barrel Insider Blog
This is the latest installment of “Life in the Church Year,” a series by Dr. Kristen Einertson and Tessa Muench of All the Household. This series will provide guidance for living out the seasons of the Church Year at home with your families. Find month-by-month lists of Lutheran feasts, festivals and commemorations here. All things in the church year point toward the death and resurrection of Jesus, the origin and fulfillment of the church’s life. And in April this year we reach the hig...| The Lutheran Witness
This is the third installment of “Life in the Church Year,” a series by Dr. Kristen Einertson and Tessa Muench of All the Household. This series will provide guidance for living out the seasons of the Church Year at home with your families. Find month-by-month lists of Lutheran feasts, festivals and commemorations here. This year, March brings the end of Epiphanytide, officially closing out the Christmas cycle. Immediately afterward, the church shifts its eyes to Easter, as it embarks on ...| The Lutheran Witness
This blog was written by Tim Woodson. The model is Lisa Woodson. Out of the dreary, dark February nights comes … More| Theology Considering Culture
Looking for a meaningful way to teach your children about Holy Week and Easter? Print this 12-page Holy Week and Easter mini book for kids.| Real Life at Home
It’s just a few days before Easter, a few days before everyone sheds their old grave clothes to be decked out in beauty and a bonnet for Easter Sunday morning, when she turns to me and says,“I just really wanna buy something that’s beautiful and lovely for Easter — something light and lovely.” Sometimes we want to possess lovely things — because we’re actually still figuring out that Love is a Person… That’s what the woman tells me. You could see that look in her eyes, looki...| Ann Voskamp
Whether observing Lent or simply a seafood lover, Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse has dozens of fresh, frozen and pre-prepared fish options to make meal planning easy.| Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse
The Easter Vigil is one of the most important events during Lent and it falls on a Holy Saturday. Why is this event so important? Let's discuss!| About Catholics
Holy Week is one of the most important weeks for the Catholic Church. Let's learn more about this week, and its day to day importance.| About Catholics
Prophets in Babylon Jeremiah 29:1 These are the words of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the remainder of the elders among the exiles, and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people, the women, children, and men whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. 2...| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
Shrove Tuesday (Cued up to amazing music ministry before sermon) Isaiah 25:1-10; Luke 5:29-37 (Gafney) Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll! In the Name of Go…| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
“My concern is provoked by the observation that so many who understand themselvesto be followers of Jesus, without hesitation, and apparently without thinking, embracethe ways and means of the culture as they go about their daily living ‘in Jesus’ name.’But the ways that dominate our culture have been developed either in ignorance or indefiance of [...]| The Raceless Gospel
The fight for spiritual growth is harder when the opponent is ourselves By George Valadie I love “March Madness.” Our whole family does. If you’re not familiar, it’s a phrase that originated at the…| East Tennessee Catholic
By Katherine Ruch Based on her Revive 2024 Talk on regular fasting How many of us want to know how to pray, to have the stamina to keep praying, to have power when we pray, to loose the bonds of sin, to serve cheerfully, to...| Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest
Practical thoughts on celebrating the Lenten season that is upon us By Bishop Mark Beckman Lent is the time each year when we are immersed more deeply in the mystery of Jesus Christ. During the cou…| East Tennessee Catholic
Good Friday is the first day of the Easter Triduum and the day that Catholics and other Christians throughout the world commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. According to Mark 15:42 Jesus died "on the day of preparation, the day before the sabbath." The Hebrew Sabbath is celebrated on Saturday which is preceded by Friday.| About Catholics
Thinking of what to give up for Lent? Here's a list of ideas that you can give up. Find something to make your Lent more meaningful!| About Catholics
Learn more about Ash Wednesday and how you can observe it this Lent 2025| About Catholics
Since the season of Lent is just around the corner, many are preparing for their lenten sacrifices, planning out their fasting, and schedule to make sure there’s time to spend with the Lord in prayer. The observance of Lent has been going on for a long period of time now, and it has been a […]| About Catholics
Sundays in Lent are not considered part of the forty (40) days of the Lenten season and therefore one is not required to uphold one’s Lenten penitence. For example, if you gave up eating desserts for Lent, you may have a piece of cake on a Sunday. Contents show 1. Why are Sundays not a […]| About Catholics
Want to know more about Lenten Regulations, Lent rules, or just understand Lent more? Keep on reading we're here to help!| About Catholics
Here's a list of all the dates for Lent 2025! How many days are in lent? When does fasting begin? Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and more.| About Catholics
Want to understand and prepare for the Lenten season in the Catholic Church? Here's a summary on the practices, timeline, history and more!| About Catholics
On this week’s menu: Spicy Mushroom and Onion Quesadillas, Crispy Salmon with Roasted Vegetables; and Pan Fried Gnocchi with Kale, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese| Emily Stimpson Chapman
God, answer when I call to You, for You are all my righteousness; Be gracious, Lord, and hear my prayer, O give me hope in my distress.| Seedbed Psalter
Give ear to my words, O Lord, my deep groaning don't ignore. Hear and heed my pleading prayer, as I come and seek Your care.| Seedbed Psalter
O Lord, in anger don’t rebuke, In wrath, don’t chide or turn from me. Have mercy, Lord, for I am faint, My very bones in agony.| Seedbed Psalter
O Lord, my God in You I refuge take, Save me from those who would pursue my life. Like a strong lion they would tear and shake, Leaving no help in all my painful strife.| Seedbed Psalter
Many years ago (when perhaps this lady had extra time and motivation and "only" four kids) a friend and I painted Passion ornaments together. This is one of those things that I'm glad I did when I could because I can't see it happening in this season! This is certainly an "extra" that isn't necessary for Lent but one that I just use as I can to deepen their understanding, especially of the littler ones. Each ornament is meant to commemorate a different element of Christ's Passion, teaching th...| Mary Haseltine
My dear readers, during this most beautiful week of the Cross, in the middle of the Great Fast, I wanted to share with you the words of the holy Archbishop Averky. They are from his work, “The Kingdom of God on earth – progress or the Cross?” Which is a chapter is a greater work called, “True Orthodoxy and the Modern World.” We are reminded that our hope is in Christ the Lord. It is Him, His life that is continually revealed on earth, that we are called to seek with all our heart, m...| Patristic Faith
Fr. Charlie Gallagher writes, "In this third week of Lent, I would like for us to focus on the Lenten practice of fasting. In the Gospel from Ash Wednesday Jesus said, “When you fast, do not look gloomy” (Matthew 6:16). Jesus said “when you fast” and not “if you fast.” Our Lord expected that fasting was going to be a normal part of the spiritual lives of those who followed Him...."| Catholic Information Center
Here is a Lenten meditation from CIC Assistant Chaplain Fr. Paul Kais, “A Wake-Up Call to Conversion: Lessons Learned from the Rich Young Man” from the Gospel of Matthew.| Catholic Information Center
Only me. Ugh. Let me tell you. . . I’ve been playing the idea of going vegan or plant based for a little over a year now. Probably longer, I kinda stopped counting. I have cookbooks, I…| espresso fueled rambles...
Truly, Moriones Festival is a combination of religious devotion and fine craftsmanship, an event of unique celebration.| The Mixed Culture
Online retreat with Mercy Center and artist/author Jen Norton. Inspired by her new book, "Surrender All" and a self-reflective art project.| Jen Norton Art Studio