Ash Wednesday News

For most of the year, the Paseo Olas Altas is a relatively peaceful place to stroll and enjoy Mazatlan's legendary sunsets.

Riders in the Krewe of Rex parade through the city during Mardi Gras day on February 24, 2009 in New... Riders in the Krewe of Rex parade through the city during Mardi Gras day on February 24, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

SCRANTON Bishop Joseph Martino is expected to resign next week, making his tenure the second shortest among all leaders in the Diocese of Scranton, and leaving behind a flock divided after shrinking finances and a dwindling number of priests prompted him to close numerous schools and churches during his tumultuous, six-year service.

They are part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's "Worship at the Center 2009" events said Scott Weidler, associate director for worship and music, ELCA Worship and Liturgical Services.

On Ash Wednesday, the Rev. Michael Muller shaved his beloved beard for Lent. Two months later, after Easter and his election as the president of the Odessa Ministerial Alliance for the second time in a row, it was still nowhere to be found.

I walked into San Francisco's Grace Cathedral on edge, full of worry. It was Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.

Veal Pasta Sauce with Red, Green, and Yellow Peppers This sauce was given to us by author Marcella Hazan, who noted,"The veal is cooked separately and combined later with the peppers to preserve its juiciness." See this Recipe Tagliolini Gratineed with Prosciutto and Parmigiano-Reggiano This recipe, from The Harry's Bar Cookbook , cleverly fuses ...

I'm thinking of joining the Air Force. You probably think that it might be a tad late in life to be making such a move, but I've got a good reason.

Lately, I've been more and more impressed with the quality of microwave foods and how easy it has become to incorporate instant meals and snacks into daily life.

For some years now I have tried to find a rationale for hosting carnival activities over the Easter weekend in Jamaica.

At the request of the White House, Georgetown University covered up all the symbols in Gaston Hall, before the Great Man spoke, including IHS, the millennia-old monogram for the name of Jesus Christ.

Sermon by The Rev. Deborah H. Piggins, Rector, Church of the Ascension, Gloucester City Alleluia! Christ is risen! People: The Lord is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Since Ash Wednesday, we have been on a journey, separately and together.

At the request of the White House, Georgetown University covered up all the symbols in Gaston Hall, before the Great Man spoke, including IHS, the millennia-old monogram for the name of Jesus Christ.

They call it a "Living" Stations of the Cross. And every year, on Good Friday, parishioners fill Blessed Sacrament Church, as 7th graders perform the dramatic re-enactment of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.

From "Matthew Davies" Date Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:06:52 -0400 >Episcopal Life Daily >April 14, 2009 Episcopal Life Online is available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elife . >Today's Episcopal Life Daily includes: * TOP STORY - Live webcast to preview General Convention 2009 * TOP STORY - 'I am Episcopalian' microsite draws half a million visitors ...

Holy Day: Easter Sunday What It Celebrates: Easter is the holiest day on the Christian calendar and is considered the foundation of the faith.

Other Stories by Jerry Echemann WHEELING -- It promises to be a chilly morning for Easter Sunday services around the Ohio Valley.

ON Ash Wednesday I stood outside the Redditch Job Centre and offered to pray for those visiting it.