Tag Archives: Lent

Everyone, Catholic or Not, Should Fast for Lent

Interesting… I might try the bread and water fast mentioned in the last paragraph of the article. We’ll see if it really works… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Yahoo By Marilisa Kinney Sachteleben | Yahoo! Contributor Network COMMENTARY | … Continue reading

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Ohio church offers drive-thru for Ash Wednesday

Ah yes, the “marvels” of modern-day life in America… Isn’t it wonderful that a church in Ohio is offering drive-thru service on this “special” day? Yes folks, in case you’re like me and not of the religious persuasion, today is … Continue reading

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Filipinos re-enact Jesus’s crucifixion in Easter ritual

Just when I thought I had heard of or seen all the idiotic acts that people do in the name of their faith, not the least of which is blowing oneself up as radical Muslims are prone to do, I … Continue reading

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Filipinos observe Lent with chants, self-flagellation

One doesn’t have to cut and whip his own body to be an idiot, but only an idiot would cut and whip his own body. And what is the key element that encourages this kind of stupid behavior? What else; … Continue reading

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Pope’s new book: Violence never in God’s name

What a joke! The Pope’s book couldn’t have a more accurate title of the complete opposite reality. If there is one thing associated with the Catholic Church since its inception centuries ago, it’s violence. This organization of gay men and … Continue reading

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Pope sprinkles ashes in Lent tradition

With all the money the Vatican has, one would think they’d get some hot-shot Italian designer to come up with some stylish hats for the Pope and his cohorts. I mean really folks, these hats have got to go; especially … Continue reading

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Give up your iPod for Lent, British bishops urge

What a stupid ritual. Every time I see some moron (especially a grown man) wish ash on his forehead I want to smack him. The bishops are also asking for “flushing the toilet less often.” Just how brain-dead are these … Continue reading

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