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April 6, 2017

Comment: Yes, there really are ways to ‘enjoy’ Lent

Ash Wednesday signals the start of Lent, but contrary to what many believe, itöÏÓãÊÓƵapp not a time of misery. Instead, it marks the great joys and satisfactions to be had as we draw closer to Jesus.

Heading into church last month for the noon-hour service on Ash Wednesday, I walked along the sidewalk behind two middle-aged couples decked out in office-type apparel. I overheard that one of the couples was heading out for a bite of lunch and the other was skipping lunch to attend the service that marks the beginning of Lenten fasting, penance and prayer that is now entering its final days before we reach the glory of Easter Sunday.

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