Some Christians who celebrate Ash Wednesday may have faced a dilemma yesterday. It was also Valentine’s Day — a day of flowers and chocolates and going out […]
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Before Lent starts, it’s time for doughnuts
BY ALDONA BIRD Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Carnival — whichever name you choose, the holiday is upon us. My family’s tradition is to make doughnuts today, and […]
Quarantine Kitchen: Lemon-garlic salmon farro bowl
Gretchen McKayAssociated Press The Lenten season is upon us, and that means observers are eating fish on Fridays. If you’re a fan of church fish fries, you’re […]
Pray, Fast, Give
St. John University Parish hosts Ash Wednesday service Erin Langan brushed her blonde hair back from her forehead Wednesday afternoon, so the ashes would show. They were […]