Via Sullivan, this wonderful meditation on Ash Wednesday and Lent.

[elisi]

Possibly Insane Thoughts on Ash Wednesday (Written on the Occasion of a Sleepless Night)

The title lies. It's not insane at all, but very profound.

Comments

[promethia_tenk]

You know, that's a pretty perfect summation of why I hated Lent when I was a part of the church and why I look forward to it now. Lovely post--thanks for sharing.

[elisi]

I couldn't not share... Esp since it is sadly very rare to come across something as intelligent and well written as that.

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

That was very thought provoking; thanks for the link! I go to a non-liturgical (and non-denominational) church these days and I have to say that sometimes I miss having a liturgical calendar.

[elisi]

'Twas a lovely link, had to share it! And I don't think I could live with a non-liturgical church - I love the bells and smells and rituals etc etc fat too much. :)

[bobthemole.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting that article. Even as a non-Christian, I found it thought-provoking and cause for meditation.

[elisi]

I love it when I find something that gets to the truth of something, so that everyone can take something away. It happens far too rarely, unfortunately.