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What Roman Catholics Really Believe: Penance Denies The Atonement

Grace and peace, Saints.  Today is Day Seven of the Forty-Day Roman Catholic celebration of Lent, and, as promised, we continue with our essay “What Is Lent?” According to A Practical Catholic Dictionary, Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, ushers in … Continue reading

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What Roman Catholics Really Believe: What Is Lent?

Grace and peace. Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Roman Catholic celebration of Lent. A Practical Catholic Dictionary defines Lent as: “The period of forty days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday during which by prayer … Continue reading

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Does Anyone Have a Lent Brush?

Grace and peace, Saints. The following announcement appeared in the February 5, 2012 program for the church that I attend: All Church Fast Here we go again! Our 40 day fast for the Lenten Season will begin on Ash Wednesday, … Continue reading

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