Here is this week’s letter to the editor of the Oshkosh Northwestern. See our letters policy below for details about how to share your views. Give up fear for Lent “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you, God.” — Psalm 56:3 There are times we need to pay attention to our fear. It […]
When I sat down in the dentist chair this Wednesday, I didn’t expect I’d end up in a conversation about religion. I’d hoped to get a crown cemented in and then move on, with the dentist perhaps offering me some kind of steep discount for being such a nice guy. But this week was Ash […]
The Christian season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, but how does that affect your Valentine’s Day plans? There are plenty of questions surrounding Ash Wednesday and Lent, especially for new Christians and non-believers. What is Ash Wednesday? Is it OK to meat on Ash Wednesday? What do the ashes mean? Can I wash them […]
Christians in Charlotte — notably Catholics — who celebrate the period of fasting, abstinence and reflection of Lent that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends just before Easter will still need to eat. Often that means fish is on the menu. And we’re here to help. During Lent, many Christians abstain from eating meat on […]
The six weeks of Lent bring with them your annual window to catch a fish fry in the Des Moines area. This year, Lent spans from Feb. 14 until March 28. During that six-week span, most Catholics avoid eating meat on Fridays. And churches in the area host their annual fish fries — offering a […]