ash wednesday

The question is simple. Why do so many churches meet on a Wednesday? I have tried to find it online, but have come up with nothing. A lot of hits on "Ash Wednesday, but nothing that goes into detail on the history of why there is a common meeting among so denominations on that specific weekday.

It's May 1st - which means I'm due for another post rounding up all the great shows that will be happening in Nashville this month.  That'll be up tonight, so check back later and enjoy the first day of May!

I had forgotten until just now that this is that weird day where Lincoln was shot, the Titanic sank and the Donner Party set out for the West. This is an historically bewitched day, if you ask me. Whatever you do, don’t go on a cruise today, don’t see a play tonight and do not–under any circumstances–help a friend move.

There are two ways to count the 40 days of Lent. If you get out a calendar and start with Ash Wednesday and you count every day, you will see that Lent goes through Palm Sunday.

I talked to my dad last night, who was on his way out the door to help with the Ash Wednesday service.  His predicament, as predicted, has turned into a giant battle over whether he should have the surgery at Carle or at Loyola.

My new bifocals came in today, and I rushed over to Wal-Mart to get them. I knew my old bifocals were scratched, and I suspect my prescription has changed a little, but I was still surprised at the difference. I can see! Clearly! Far, far away!

Who knew that Lent comes so early in 2008?

“Lent is a season of waiting. In that sense it is like Advent. But while Advent waits eagerly for the appearance of the Savior, Lent waits, with heavy responsibility, for his death.” --Noel Piper, Treasuring God in Our Traditions

For the second year in a row, CoolPeopleCare.org will be encouraging its readers to have a "Cool" Lenten season.

Today we celebrate the first day of Lent. The Journey of 40 Days begins now.