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Lenten Sacrifices

Why Do We Give Up Things For Lent?

Megan Cottrell | Posted 04.16.2013 | Religion
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Megan Cottrell

I may not be Catholic anymore, but I am going to go back to my roots this year and give up something for Lent. It's not really a sacrifice, but it will be hard.

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Bothering to Love: One Priest's Modest Proposal for Lent

Rev. James Martin, S.J. | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Rev. James Martin, S.J.

In the Gospels Jesus says, "It is mercy I desire, not sacrifice." Here's a novel idea for Lent: why not take Jesus at his word?

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