Being from Seattle, I am not really acquainted with in's and out's of catholicism, other than the fact I think it's a bit goofy. So, silly me I thought people celebrated Mardi Gras for the three B's beer, broads, and boobies. Luckily, I work with enough "religious" folks who told me about Mardi Gras, Lent, Ash Wednesday. After they told me, I did my best not to laugh, as I thought it to be the most absurd thing, it's right up there with praying to the Saints.
For it's worth here's my two cents...it your going to party like rock star for the other 325 days, what does it matter if you act pious during Lent. Last, I checked Amos had some stern words for this type of religous piety. As for the ash on the head, I pretty sure Jesus said that fasting should be done in private and not in an outward manner, so as not to draw attention to yourself. Who are these people fooling with their with the ash of a cigarette on their forehead? Perhaps, they should pick up a Bible and read about fellow named Jesus who died for their sins, and who doesn't demand some Pharisee type of living, but rather a life in full devotion to Him.
One good thing about this Lent bit is that most of them don't eat meat. So, now is the time to go to your favorite steakhouse.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Chew on This
"Does God want goodness or the choice of goodness? Is a man who chooses to be bad perhaps in some way better than a man who has the good imposed upon him?"
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