tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29841606.post895233888440366104..comments2023-08-10T22:56:36.532+12:00Comments on Noble Wolf: Lent and Ash WednesdayBrian Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10802352695666737088noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29841606.post-2577156933937323842010-02-22T18:55:21.005+13:002010-02-22T18:55:21.005+13:00Thanks for the link, Brian. I'll be the first...Thanks for the link, Brian. I'll be the first to admit, giving up something for Lent solely for "self-denial" purposes is worthless. For me it becomes "an exploration of the spice alternatives that I would never have tried, had I knee-jerk reached for that hot sauce." <br /><br />So what I try to do is, when I catch myself reaching for the hot sauce, I think, "WhatKirkepiscatoidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651684515435040529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29841606.post-81671715404364465742010-02-21T11:59:16.651+13:002010-02-21T11:59:16.651+13:00I have to admit that I do not observe the Lenten t...I have to admit that I do not observe the Lenten tradition of self-denial. It doesn't hold much spiritual significance to me, but that's probably because I came so late to my faith. I don't have <i>any</i> traditions. That said, I'm okay with it. I create new traditions as my faith matures.Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852713057094279347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29841606.post-32369946777282547152010-02-21T11:09:19.841+13:002010-02-21T11:09:19.841+13:00It's interesting to learn about the differing ...It's interesting to learn about the differing flavors of Anglicanism around the world. Now you have choices, Brian. I have no choice in my small town, since there is only one Episcopal Church here, but I'm happy in my church, which is quite inclusive. There's another Episcopal Church in a town about 20 miles away, but the priest and the congregation are quite conservative and, I&#June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29841606.post-69626008858035597792010-02-18T20:25:33.871+13:002010-02-18T20:25:33.871+13:00Glad to know you are now in a place where Anglican...Glad to know you are now in a place where Anglicanism actually exists. Have an unhappy Lent. I'm giving up chillies for the whole 40 days. I never eat them anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com